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Trip from Fishers, IN to Montpelier, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

74.3 mi

120 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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city in Indiana, United States

Montpelier, IN

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Trip Overview

This 74.3-mile drive from Fishers, Indiana, to Montpelier, Indiana, is a straightforward 1 hour and 22-minute journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, it's an economical option for a single day trip, making it easy to complete without needing an overnight stay. The route is primarily highway-focused, offering a direct path through the Midwest. You'll be spending most of your time on major roads, so expect a fairly consistent driving experience. This is a convenient option if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated trip within Indiana.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 58.1 mi 1h 2m
East North 00 South 14.4 mi 16m
IN-37 0.3 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lantern Road <0.1 mi <1m
SR 18 — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 69 — 58.1 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Montpelier, IN.

1

Start on Lantern Road

494 ft · 21 sec · Lantern Road
2

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 116th Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4

Merge onto SR 37

0.3 mi · 19 sec · IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 69 North Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 69

58 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 69
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier
8

Turn right onto SR 18

14 mi · 16 min · East North 00 South
9

Arrive at destination

SR 18

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anderson, IN

37 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

Pendleton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Daleville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.1 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 59.6 — 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
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
6
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North

Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
6
1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the exit toward I 69 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 69 North
6
59.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Marion, Montpelier

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.62 one way

$23.23 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.75 $25.51
premium $4.89 $14.30 $28.60
diesel $5.61 $16.40 $32.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.3 0 $7.80 $3.57
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
EV Truck/SUV 29.7 0 $10.40 $4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Sunday

Local time

11:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 2 to 9 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Montpelier, IN

Morning in Montpelier on Sunday

Local time

11:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°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

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

1h 22m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 74.3-mile trip, with 79% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-69 and IN-37. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 58.1 miles on I-69. This means you'll experience longer periods of consistent speed and less interaction with local traffic. While the bulk of the journey is on these faster roads, you will transition onto East North 00 South and IN-37 as you get closer to your destination. The character of the road remains predominantly high-speed for the majority of the drive.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.1 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East North 00 South. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fishers, IN to Montpelier, IN is easy. At 1h 22m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 74.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.1 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Montpelier, 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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