Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Friday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Sims, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.8 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Sims, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Sims, IN covers 44.8 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 13, IN-37, SR 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on SR 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 13 | 17.3 mi | 25m |
| IN-37 | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 37 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| West 400 South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Howard Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 13
— 17.3 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,265 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~314 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 83 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Sims, 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
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
8
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 37
9
Turn left onto SR 13
17 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 13
10
Turn left onto West 400 South
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 400 South
11
Turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn right onto East Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Howard Street
13
Turn right onto South Washington Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
South Washington Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.7 — 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
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
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $9.88 | $19.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Sims, IN
Late night in Sims on Friday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
89°F
Riverwood, IN
22 mi in
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
24 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 3m 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?
44.8 mi in 1h 3m, mostly highway — 17.3 mi of that is on SR 13.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.3 mi on SR 13.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and IN-37. You will hit about 11 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 44.8 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
872 ft
779 ft
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
872 ft
~32 mi in
Elevation Range
93 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Fishers, IN
Full guide →Founded 1872
Fishers is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Sims, IN
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.3 miles on SR 13. 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 Sims, 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 Sims, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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