Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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This straightforward 16.6-mile drive from Indianapolis to Fishers, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate using Binford Boulevard and East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive before merging onto I-69 for a portion of the journey. With a modest fuel cost of around $3, this route offers a convenient option for local travel within the Midwest region. Given its short distance and duration, there's no need to consider overnight stays; you can complete this trip in a single, efficient leg.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Fishers, IN.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Continue on North Meridian Street
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Continue on Binford Boulevard
Merge onto I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 116th Street
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.60 one way
$5.19 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Indianapolis on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
4:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a mixed drive, with about 40% of the route utilizing highway speeds. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 6.4 miles on Binford Boulevard, offering a consistent pace. The drive transitions from parkway-style roads to interstate sections, providing a varied driving experience. Expect a blend of urban access roads and quicker highway segments as you travel north.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Founded 1821
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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