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Trip from Greensburg, 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 9m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Indiana, United States

Greensburg, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

Greensburg, IN to Fishers, IN is 58.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via US 421 and I 69, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, you can expect a fairly direct journey. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal fuss between these two Indiana locations.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 41 mi 46m
I 69 14.6 mi 17m
North Michigan Avenue 1 mi 1m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.4 mi 1m
I 74 0.2 mi <1m
Lantern Road <0.1 mi <1m
North Broadway Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 41 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on this road

167 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Washington Street

54 ft · 3 sec · East Washington Street
3

Turn right onto North Broadway Street

409 ft · 13 sec · North Broadway Street
4

Turn left onto West North Street

409 ft · 10 sec · West North Street
5

Turn right onto North Jackson Street

124 ft · 2 sec · North Jackson Street
6

Turn slight left onto North Michigan Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Michigan Avenue
7

Continue on US 421

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 421
8

Turn right onto US 421

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 421
9

Take the ramp onto US 421

39 mi · 41 min · US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit onto I 74; US 421

0.2 mi · 30 sec · I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 421
Toward I 465 North Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 69; I 465

10 mi · 12 min · I 69; I 465
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
19

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warren Park, IN

29 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.

Popular next leg

Warren Park, IN to Fishers, IN

14.1 mi · 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Shelbyville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cumberland, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Greensburg, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 57.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 421

Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
7
41.5 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 421

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
42 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 421

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 North
8
57 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
7
57.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward 116th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 205 Toward 116th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.08 $20.15
premium $4.89 $11.30 $22.59
diesel $5.61 $12.96 $25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Greensburg, IN

Morning in Greensburg on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 8 to 14 mph 95% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

13 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 9m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 97% of the journey utilizing major roadways like US 421 and I 69. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 41 miles on US 421, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route transitions between these highways, providing a sense of progression without significant deviations from fast-paced travel. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficiency and straightforward navigation on well-maintained roads.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41 mi on US 421.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near US 421.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 15 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 2.6 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Greensburg, IN

Full guide →

Greensburg is a small town in Southern Indiana.

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 9m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 41 miles on US 421. 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 Fishers, 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 2.6 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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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