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Trip from Hidden Valley, IN to Fishers, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

101.7 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

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Hidden Valley, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

Hidden Valley, IN to Fishers, IN is 101.7 miles and takes about 2h 6m via I 74, I 69, and SR 1, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a highly efficient journey with minimal detours, making it ideal for a quick relocation or a visit without a significant time commitment. Given its short duration and focus on major highways, this route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and convenience over extensive sightseeing.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.8 miles from Hidden Valley, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 69.7 mi 1h 14m
I 69 14.6 mi 17m
SR 1 12.5 mi 21m
US 421 1 mi 2m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
Georgetown Road 0.6 mi 1m
Mitchell Road 0.4 mi 1m
Fairway Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 69.7 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

94 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left

102 ft · 5 sec
3

Continue on Heidi Haven Drive

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Heidi Haven Drive
4

Continue on Ventura Drive

423 ft · 23 sec · Ventura Drive
5

Turn left onto Alpine Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Alpine Drive
6

Turn right onto Fairway Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Fairway Drive
7

Turn right onto Mitchell Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mitchell Road
8

Turn left onto Georgetown Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Georgetown Road
9

Turn right onto SR 1

13 mi · 21 min · SR 1
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis Use the left lane.
11

Merge onto I 74

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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
13

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.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 421
Toward I 465 North Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 69; I 465

10 mi · 12 min · I 69; I 465
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
21

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of just over two hours, this trip offers excellent flexibility; you can easily depart at your leisure. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential midday traffic, though the route is generally clear. The 101.7-mile distance means you won't need extensive stops, but there are ample opportunities for fuel and rest along I 74 and I 69. A practical tip: keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 69.7-mile stretch on I 74, as services might be less frequent in that particular segment.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Hidden Valley, IN, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.8 miles or 1h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hidden Valley, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hidden Valley, IN

This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hidden Valley, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 69.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, IN

51 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

Delaware, IN to Fishers, IN

84.3 mi · 1h 44m

Pacing Suggestions

Clinton, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Hidden Valley, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fishers, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

1.4 mi

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

1.5 mi

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

State Line Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18125374558

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Cafe Korea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+13175781987

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13174059395

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 100.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14.6 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
7
84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m 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
85 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
100 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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
100.8 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

$15.90 one way

$31.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.46 $34.91
premium $4.89 $19.57 $39.14
diesel $5.61 $22.45 $44.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.68 $4.88
Efficient EV 25.4 0 $8.90 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.24 $6.51

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 20, 2026

Origin

Hidden Valley, IN

Morning in Hidden Valley on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Delaware, IN

51 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

22 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

2h 6m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 97% of the journey taking place on major interstates and state roads. You'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant segment of 69.7 miles on I 74. The character of the road is consistent, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. Expect smooth sailing on well-maintained highways, allowing for a steady pace throughout the 101.7-mile trip.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 69.7 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 101.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 101.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.7 miles on I 74. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85 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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