Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Meridian Hills, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Meridian Hills, IN
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Trip Overview
Fishers, IN to Meridian Hills, IN is 14 miles and takes about 20m via I 465 and I 69, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward journey. Given its brief duration and focus on major highways, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple transfer between nearby areas. You'll be spending most of your time on well-maintained interstates, so expect a smooth and efficient drive. Plan for minimal travel time and a very manageable fuel cost.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 465 | 5 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| US 31 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 75th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 465
— 5 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Meridian Hills, 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
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 31
Exit 31
Toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, Westfield, Kokomo
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward South Meridian Street
11
Continue on North Meridian Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto East 75th Street
168 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 75th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
East 75th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14 — 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.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 31
Take the exit onto US 31 toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, Westfield, Kokomo
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 31
Toward US 31 North: South Meridian Street, West...
5
10.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward South Meridian Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward South Meridian Street
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East 75th Street
Turn left onto East 75th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.40 | $4.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Meridian Hills, IN
Late night in Meridian Hills on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
21 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
20m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 66% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a consistent, fast-paced drive for the most part, including a longest stretch of 5 miles on I 465. The route primarily uses I 465 and I 69, offering a predictable driving experience with minimal distractions. Expect straightforward navigation and efficient travel times as you transition onto North Meridian Street for the final approach. The character is predominantly that of a modern interstate cruise.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on I 465.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 465 and I 69. 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
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 10.5 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Fishers, IN and Meridian Hills, IN, road signs point toward Westfield and Kokomo.
Westfield
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 31
Kokomo
10.5 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 31
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 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 Meridian Hills, 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 10.5 miles (US 31): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Meridian Hills, 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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