Origin
Hamilton, IN
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, 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 20m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, IN
Petra Reid
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 60.3-mile drive from Hamilton, IN to Fishers, IN is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 1 hour and 20 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-65 and I-465, making it a highway-focused journey through the Midwest. With a projected fuel cost of around $9, this is an economical option for a quick transition between two points within Indiana. Given the short distance and straightforward path, no overnight stop is necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a practical and efficient way to cover ground between these two Indiana locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| North Jackson Street | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| I 465 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| I 865 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| US 421 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West County Road 400 North | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| IN-47 | 2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 16.2 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on North County Road 600 West
51 ft
·
7 sec
·
North County Road 600 West
2
Turn left onto SR 38
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West County Road 400 North
3
Turn right onto US 421; SR 39
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 421; SR 39
4
Turn slight left onto US 421; SR 39
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Kyger Street
5
Turn right onto US 421; SR 39
12 mi
·
16 min
·
North Jackson Street
6
Turn right onto SR 47
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
IN-47
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 65
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 65
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 865
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37A
Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37B
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
13
Merge onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Binford Boulevard
14
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.2 miles from Hamilton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 37.8 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
37.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 865
Keep slight right at fork onto I 865
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
6
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37B
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m 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
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Morning in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
6:04 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
1 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
1h 20m 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 highway-focused drive for most of this 60.3-mile trip, with about 70% of the mileage on interstates like I-65 and I-465. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on I-65, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, you will also navigate sections of North Jackson Street. This route is best characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, providing a direct path from point A to point B.
70% 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: 16.2 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Jackson Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 37.8 miles in near I 865.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 37.8 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Hamilton, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis along the way.
Indianapolis
21.3 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on I 65. 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 37.8 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 54.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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