Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
99.6 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
22 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
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Fairfield, IN
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Trip Overview
Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN is 99.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 69, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region on a mix of highways and local roads. Expect a straightforward drive that's easy to complete within a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick excursion. The route is designed for efficiency, allowing you to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.8 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 59.2 mi | 1h 7m |
| North 8th Street | 14.8 mi | 20m |
| I 69 | 11.4 mi | 13m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Williamsburg Pike | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 5th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Old State Road 101 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 59.2 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Fairfield, 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
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 70
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
12
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Pike
13
Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
14
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
15
Continue on North D Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North D Street
16
Turn right onto US 27; SR 227
150 ft
·
1 sec
·
Chester Boulevard
17
Continue on US 27; SR 227
15 mi
·
20 min
·
North 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on SR 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
19
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
7 min
20
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 101
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 13m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic in populated areas. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical trip. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is under 100 miles, you have plenty of flexibility in your timing. Pay attention to the transition from highway driving to surface roads around the 18% highway share mark to adjust your speed and awareness accordingly.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.8 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fishers, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 99.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 59.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 72.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
6
72.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 149A
Toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.57 one way
$31.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
22 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Richmond, IN Rechargery Relay @ Wawa - Williamsburg Pike
Richmond, IN
IONNA
12 DCFC
Switch Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Fishers, IN
Tesla
10 DCFC
Spiceland Truck and Auto Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Spiceland, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Richmond, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Richmond, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer-Meijer 154 (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Simon Fashion Mall at Keystone (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Tesla: 5
Electrify America: 3
Non-Networked: 3
ChargePoint Network: 2
eVgo Network: 2
NAYAX_ENERGY: 1
EV Connect: 1
CHARGELAB: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
LOOP: 1
Blink Network: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Fairfield, IN
Late night in Fairfield on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Ashland, IN
50 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 13m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only 18% of the total 99.6 miles on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 59.2 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a typical Midwest surface road experience with frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through towns. The majority of your time will be spent on local routes rather than high-speed interstates.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.2 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 99.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
12.1 mi in
|
~15m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
The Well Coffeehouse
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Su-Th 05:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 05:00-22:00
Visit website5th Street Bagel
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Visit websiteWarehouse Cafe
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond
Roscoe's Coffee Bar and Tap Room
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
2.7 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond, IN
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteGreeks Pizzeria
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteMcDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 05:00-24:00
Visit websiteHappy Dragon
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 10:30-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteFive Guys
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteSteak 'n Shake
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
IN
Cuisine: burger
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-24:00
Visit websiteVerde
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Fishers, IN
Cuisine: mexican;latin_american
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Visit websiteDubarry Park
Park
Near the start, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 11.1
Memorial and External Flame
Attraction
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Indianapolis, IN
Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
Park
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
Explorer Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 11.1
Cottingham Park
Park
Near the start, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
Mounds State Recreation Area
Park
Near the end, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 99.6
Old Fairfield
Ruins
Near the end, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 99.6
Joseph Moore Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond, IN
Hours: 13:00-17:00; Tu,Th off
Visit websiteSeal of the County Commissioners
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond
Indiana State Police Museum
Museum
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Indianapolis, IN
Hours: Tu-Th 10:00-15:00
Visit websiteModel T Museum
Museum
Later in the drive, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 77.5
Richmond
ISP Memorial
Memorial
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Red Roof Inn - Indianapolis East
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Indianapolis, IN
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteAlways Inn
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Indianapolis Conference Center Hotel
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.5 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Indianapolis East Knights Inn
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Kings Inn of Indianapolis
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 11.1
Horsemen's Camp
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 88.6
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 99.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.2 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 Fairfield, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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