If you are planning a trip from Fishers to Farmersburg, expect a straightforward journey covering 102.1 miles. You will spend about 2 hours and 7 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. By primarily utilizing I-70, US 41, and Binford Boulevard, you can navigate the Indiana landscape efficiently. Budgeting roughly $16 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective commute or visit. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional character throughout. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this route provides a reliable and manageable connection across the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
69.1 mi
1h 17m
US 41
8 mi
10m
Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
9m
SR 46
5.7 mi
6m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi
4m
I 69
3.2 mi
3m
North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi
5m
US 40
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Farmersburg, 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 left at fork
0.2 mi·13 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69
7
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi·9 min·Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
9
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi·5 min·North Keystone Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·35 sec
Toward I 70 West
11
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi·4 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70
69 mi·1 hr 17 min·I 70
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International AirportUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 11A-BToward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·38 sec
Exit 11BToward US 40 East, SR 46 West
15
Turn straight onto US 40; SR 46
479 ft·16 sec·US 40; SR 46
16
Continue on US 40; SR 46
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 40; SR 46
Use the left lane.
17
Turn straight onto SR 46; SR 641
5.7 mi·6 min·SR 46; SR 641
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
19
Merge onto US 41; US 150
8.0 mi·10 min·US 41; US 150
20
Turn left onto West Sawmill Road
0.4 mi·1 min·West Sawmill Road
21
Turn left onto 3rd Street
147 ft·6 sec·3rd Street
22
Arrive at destination
3rd Street
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. You do not need to worry about overnight stops, as the 2-hour duration is easily manageable in one go without scheduled breaks. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate, as the $16 estimated cost is based on steady highway cruising. Since the majority of your 102.1-mile journey takes place on high-speed roads, try to avoid peak commuter hours if you want to keep your travel time closer to the 2-hour mark. Always ensure your vehicle is ready for the long 69.1-mile stretch on I-70 to ensure a stress-free trip.
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 51 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 5m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Farmersburg, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 102.1 miles and 2h 7m.
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 I 70 for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 86.3 — 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
5
10.7 mi into trip|~15m in|North Keystone Avenue
Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17 mi into trip|~26m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis Internation...
6
86.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11A-B
Toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
7
86.3 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11B
Toward US 40 East, SR 46 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.96 one way
$31.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.53
$35.05
premium
$4.89
$19.65
$39.30
diesel
$5.61
$22.54
$45.08
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: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.93
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Farmersburg, IN
Morning
in Farmersburg on Sunday
Local time
6:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 7m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will face a significant stretch of 69.1 miles on I-70, which defines the bulk of your experience behind the wheel. The journey transitions from the local flow of Binford Boulevard onto these faster, high-capacity roads before eventually shifting to the US 41 corridor. While the route is practical and efficient, prepare for a steady interstate grind rather than winding backroads. Staying alert during that long, uninterrupted highway segment is key to maintaining a smooth pace as you cross Indiana.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.1 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and US 41. 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 Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 102.1 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
876 ft542 ft
Total Climb
192 ft
Total Descent
448 ft
Highest Point
876 ft
~58.3 mi in
Elevation Range
334 ft
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 Farmersburg, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis International Airport along the way.
Indianapolis International Airport
17 mi in|~26m|via I 70
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 102.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 69.1 miles on I 70. 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 Farmersburg, 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.7 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (I 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Farmersburg, IN before heading back.
