If you are planning a trip from Fishers to New Pekin, you are looking at a 122.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Budgeting around $19 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel costs for the round trip. You will navigate primarily through the Midwest, moving across Indiana via a mix of major interstates and state roads. It is a straightforward, highway-focused route that serves as a reliable connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.4 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
73.4 mi
1h 19m
I 69
19.3 mi
23m
State Road 56
15.5 mi
23m
State Road 60
6.6 mi
11m
South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
Salem Bypass
2.1 mi
3m
West McClain Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
East Southport Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 73.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and New Pekin, 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
15 mi·18 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward Emerson AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi·52 sec·East Southport Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
12
Merge onto I 65
73 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 65
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 29BToward SR 56 West: Salem
14
Turn straight onto SR 56
0.9 mi·1 min·West McClain Avenue
15
Continue on SR 56
0.2 mi·15 sec·West Mount Drive
16
Continue on SR 56
16 mi·23 min·State Road 56
17
Turn left onto SR 60; SR 135
2.1 mi·3 min·Salem Bypass
18
Enter roundabout onto SR 60
226 ft·3 sec·State Road 60
19
Continue on SR 60
6.6 mi·11 min·State Road 60
20
Arrive at destination
SR 60
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. I recommend planning for at least one stop to break up the 2.5-hour duration, especially if you encounter heavy traffic on the interstate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the major interstate corridors, as gas availability can fluctuate once you transition onto State Road 56. Because the route is highway-heavy, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure a smoother experience on the busier stretches of I-65 and I-69. This approach will keep your travel time predictable and your stress levels low.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.4 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.4 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Pekin, 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 122.8 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 73.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 20.2 — 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.
5
4.6 mi into trip|~6m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
20 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
20.2 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.20 one way
$38.40 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$21.08
$42.16
premium
$4.89
$23.63
$47.26
diesel
$5.61
$27.11
$54.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.8
0
$12.89
$5.89
Efficient EV
30.7
0
$10.75
$4.91
EV Truck/SUV
49.1
0
$17.19
$7.86
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night
in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Pekin, IN
Late night
in New Pekin on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
61 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
22 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
2h 30m 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?
Expect a drive defined by speed and efficiency, with 76% of your time spent on highways. The journey kicks off with a significant 73.4-mile stretch along I-65, which serves as the backbone of your route. You will also utilize I-69 and State Road 56 to complete the transition. While the interstate segments provide a fast, consistent pace, the shift to State Road 56 introduces a change in tempo as you head toward New Pekin. Overall, the experience is functional and direct, focusing on getting you to your destination with minimal navigation complexity.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.4 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 122.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 122.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.4 miles on I 65. 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 New Pekin, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): 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 New Pekin, IN before heading back.
