Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Winchester, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
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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Winchester, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Winchester, IN covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, West 500 S, County Road 800 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 27.4 mi | 29m |
| West 500 S | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| County Road 800 West | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| East Jackson Street | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| County Road 200 North | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| West 550 S | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| West Jackson Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| West Commerce Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 27.4 mi, about 29m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,259 veh/hr typical · worst 3,780
Quietest
2 AM
~271 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 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 Winchester, 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
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 69 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 69
27 mi
·
29 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit onto SR 67
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 67
Exit 234
Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
8
Turn right onto SR 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Commerce Road
9
Continue on SR 67
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
West County Road 550 S
10
Continue on SR 67
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West 550 S
11
Continue on SR 67
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Bell Creek Road
12
Continue on SR 67
10 mi
·
14 min
·
West 500 S
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward SR 32: Winchester, Muncie
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East Jackson Street
15
Continue on SR 32
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
County Road 200 North
16
Continue on SR 32
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
17
Continue on SR 32
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 200 North
18
Continue on SR 32
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Jackson Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto SR 1; SR 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on SR 1; SR 32
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 800 West
21
Turn right onto South Main Street
204 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 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 28.9 — 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
6
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
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69 North
6
28.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 67
Take the exit onto SR 67 toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 234
Toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.08 one way
$20.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Winchester, IN
Late night in Winchester on Thursday
Local time
2:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
65°F
Progress, IN
33 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 28m 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?
65 mi in 1h 28m — 43% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 69.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
5/10
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 65 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
1,093 ft
816 ft
Total Climb
290 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
1,093 ft
~65 mi in
Elevation Range
277 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Winchester, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Muncie along the way.
Muncie
28.9 mi in
|
~32m
|
via SR 67
About the Cities
Starting in Fishers, IN
Full guide →Founded 1872
Fishers is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Winchester, IN
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Winchester Courthouse Square Historic District — historic district in Winchester, Indiana, United States
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 28m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Winchester, 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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