Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Dale, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.5 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Fishers, IN to Dale, IN is 28.5 miles and takes about 39 minutes via I-465, I-865, and I-69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a highway-focused experience that's ideal for a quick trip or when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a same-day excursion without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 865 | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| I 65 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| South 400 East | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Holmes Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Albert S. White Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Dale, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
8
Continue on I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 865
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 865
Exit 25
Toward I 865 West: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 65; US 52
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Albert S. White Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
372 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Albert South White Drive
13
Turn straight onto Albert S. White Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Albert S. White Drive
14
Turn left onto South 400 East
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South 400 East
15
Turn left onto Holmes Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Holmes Road
16
Arrive at destination
Holmes Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 25.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 865
Keep slight left at fork onto I 865 toward I 865 West: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 25
Toward I 865 West: Chicago
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward SR 267 South: Albert S. White Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 133
Toward SR 267 South: Albert S. White Drive
6
25.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Albert South White Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Albert South White Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.46 one way
$8.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.48 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dale, IN
Late night in Dale on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 83% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience a fairly continuous stretch of around 10.9 miles on I-465, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. The character is primarily that of a functional interstate journey, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. As you transition between I-465, I-865, and I-69, the drive remains focused on maintaining steady highway speeds.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on I 465.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 465 and I 865. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 28.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on I 465. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Dale, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dale, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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