Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Riverwood, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
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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Riverwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Fishers, IN to Riverwood, IN is 11.8 miles and takes about 19m via IN-37, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, making it a convenient local journey. With the majority of the drive on a highway, expect a straightforward trip that's perfect for a quick errand or a brief change of scenery. Given the minimal distance and time, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IN-37 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Riverwood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East 206th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Miami Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Riverwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Nappanee Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IN-37
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Riverwood, 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
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
IN-37
7
Turn left onto East 206th Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 206th Street
8
Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverwood Avenue
9
Turn right onto Riverwood Drive
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverwood Drive
10
Turn left onto Miami Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Miami Street
11
Turn right onto Nappanee Drive
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nappanee Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Nappanee Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — 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
10.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Riverwood Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Nappanee Drive
Turn right onto Nappanee Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.03 | $4.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Riverwood, IN
Late night in Riverwood on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
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
19m 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 is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 9.8 miles on IN-37, offering a consistent pace. The journey is characterized by its efficiency, allowing you to cover the distance with minimal interruption. Expect a smooth ride that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on IN-37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IN-37 and Riverwood Avenue. You will hit about 10 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 Effort
6/10
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 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 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 19m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on IN-37. 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 Riverwood, 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 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 Riverwood, 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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