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Trip from Fishers, IN to Pike, IN

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

Drive Time

48m

Distance

40 mi

64 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Downtown Pike, IN, IN

Pike, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 40-mile drive from Fishers, Indiana to Pike, Indiana takes about 48 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing interstates like I-65, I-465, and I-865, this route is almost entirely highway, making it a quick and efficient trip. With a low estimated fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion within the Midwest region. You won't need an overnight stop for this short journey, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. The drive is designed for speed and direct travel, perfect for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 15.9 mi 17m
I 465 10.9 mi 12m
I 865 5 mi 5m
I 69 4.1 mi 5m
IN-47 1.8 mi 3m
US 52 0.2 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.2 mi <1m
SR 39 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 15.9 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Pike, 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

11 mi · 12 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 865
Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago
10

Merge onto I 65; US 52

12 mi · 13 min · I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52
Exit 141 Toward US 52 West
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec
13

Merge onto I 65

3.6 mi · 3 min · I 65
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 146 Toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan
15

Turn right onto SR 47

1.8 mi · 3 min · IN-47
16

Turn right onto SR 39

0.1 mi · 11 sec · SR 39
17

Arrive at destination

SR 39

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

20 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

Lebanon, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zionsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.7 — 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.
6
16.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 865

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865 toward I 865 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago
5
21.4 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 65; US 52

Merge onto I 65; US 52

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
37.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Take the exit toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

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

Exit 146 Toward SR 47: Thorntown, Sheridan

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.25 one way

$12.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.87 $13.73
premium $4.89 $7.70 $15.40
diesel $5.61 $8.83 $17.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12 0 $4.20 $1.92
Efficient EV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60
EV Truck/SUV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pike, IN

Late night in Pike on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

18 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

48m 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?

Expect a highway-focused experience for 95% of this 40-mile journey. You'll be on major interstates for the majority of the time, including a stretch of 15.9 miles on I-65 without interruption. This profile means you'll encounter consistent speeds and the typical flow of interstate traffic. The road's character remains largely unchanged throughout, emphasizing efficient transit over varied scenery. It's a drive built for covering ground quickly and predictably.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. 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 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 40 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

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 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Pike, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Sheridan along the way.

Sheridan

37.7 mi in | ~44m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 40 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 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 Pike, 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 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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