Origin
Gas City, IN
Morning in Gas City on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gas City, IN to Fishers, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gas City, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 58.1-mile journey from Gas City, IN to Fishers, IN is a straightforward 56-minute drive, perfect for a single day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $9, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like East Main Street, East Hi Way Drive, and West 500 S, offering a more connected feel to the communities you'll pass through. Given its short duration and lack of overnight requirements, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart and arrive on your own schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strawtown Pike | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| SR 37 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| East Hi Way Drive | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| West 500 S | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Strawtown Pike
— 30.5 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gas City, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on South 2nd Street
230 ft
·
15 sec
·
South 2nd Street
2
Turn left onto US 35; SR 22
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 35; SR 22
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Hi Way Drive
4
Continue on US 35; SR 22
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West 500 S
5
Turn left onto SR 37
30 mi
·
35 min
·
Strawtown Pike
6
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
7
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 37
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
12
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Gas City, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 35; SR 22 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 35; SR 22 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
47.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
9
47.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Fishers, IN
Morning in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Cicero, IN
24 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
18 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 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 58.1-mile trip, with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including East Main Street, East Hi Way Drive, and West 500 S, rather than high-speed highways. The absence of long highway stretches suggests frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy' profile implies a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with your surroundings.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on Strawtown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 35; SR 22 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 35; SR 22 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on Strawtown Pike. 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: near the start (US 35; SR 22 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, 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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