Traveling from Fishers to Plymouth covers 106.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 19 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek within the Indiana Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a comfortable day trip. You will navigate via a combination of East 116th Street, I-69 North, and IN-37 to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your transit costs for the journey. Since the duration is under three hours, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your schedule requires it. This direct route offers an efficient way to traverse this portion of the state without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.4 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
87.9 mi
1h 48m
IN-37
6.3 mi
8m
Sheridan Avenue
6.3 mi
9m
Michigan Road
2.3 mi
3m
East Conner Street
1.5 mi
2m
South Michigan Street
1.4 mi
2m
East 116th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Westfield Road
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 87.9 mi, about 1h 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Plymouth, 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
2.3 mi·3 min·IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi·56 sec·IN-37
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi·4 min·IN-37
7
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·East Conner Street
8
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·12 sec·Westfield Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
36 ft·0 sec·Sheridan Avenue
10
Continue on SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·Sheridan Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
154 ft·2 sec·Sheridan Avenue
12
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi·6 min·Sheridan Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward US 31 North: Kokomo
14
Merge onto US 31
88 mi·1 hr 48 min·US 31
15
Turn left onto Michigan Road
2.3 mi·3 min·Michigan Road
16
Continue on South Michigan Street
1.4 mi·2 min·South Michigan Street
17
Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
52 ft·1 sec·West Lincoln Highway
18
Arrive at destination
West Lincoln Highway
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the turn-heavy nature of this 106.8-mile journey. Since you aren't spending a large percentage of the time on the highway, keep a close eye on your GPS to navigate the transition between IN-37 and local roads effectively. You have the flexibility to make this a quick, non-stop trip, but given the 2-hour and 19-minute duration, you may want to factor in a quick break if you prefer a relaxed pace. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind as you prep your vehicle for the road. Prioritize checking your route directions before leaving Fishers, as the frequent turns make this a drive where staying on track is key to avoiding delays.
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 53.4 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 11m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Plymouth, 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 106.8 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 87.9 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 10.2 — 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
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
5
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
5
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in|SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
10.2 mi into trip|~16m in|Sheridan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.70 one way
$33.39 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.33
$36.67
premium
$4.89
$20.55
$41.11
diesel
$5.61
$23.58
$47.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32
0
$11.21
$5.13
Efficient EV
26.7
0
$9.34
$4.27
EV Truck/SUV
42.7
0
$14.95
$6.84
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 17 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Plymouth, IN
Morning
in Plymouth on Tuesday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
16 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 19m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While you will utilize segments of I-69, the route is characterized by its local road connectivity rather than long, high-speed highway stretches. You won't find a significant portion of the drive dedicated to interstate cruising, as the path emphasizes regional navigation. Transitioning through these local roads requires more attention to turns and intersections than a standard highway route would. It is a practical drive that moves you through the heart of the region with a consistent, steady pace.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.9 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 2h 19m. Total distance: 106.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 87.9 miles on US 31. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 Plymouth, IN before heading back.
