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Trip from Locke, 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 55m

Distance

132.3 mi

213 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

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Downtown Locke, IN, IN

Locke, IN

Nathan Thomas

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This 132.3-mile drive from Locke to Fishers, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. The route primarily utilizes US 31, the Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and IN-37, offering a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With a highway share of 79%, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, making it an economical option. This drive is well-suited as a day trip, allowing for a flexible schedule and ample time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66.2 miles from Locke, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 97.9 mi 2h
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 13.8 mi 18m
IN-37 6.1 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 3.5 mi 4m
Westfield Road 2.6 mi 3m
Little Chicago Road 1.8 mi 3m
County Road 3 1.5 mi 3m
West Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 97.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 50

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 50
2

Turn left onto CR 3

1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 3
3

Continue on North Arnott Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Arnott Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Market Street
5

Continue on US 6

14 mi · 18 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 46 sec
7

Merge onto US 31

11 mi · 13 min · US 31
8

Merge onto US 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 31
9

Turn slight right

512 ft · 6 sec
10

Continue on US 31

85 mi · 1 hr 44 min · US 31
11

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
12

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec
13

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road
14

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street
15

Turn right onto US 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 31
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
17

Turn left onto SR 38

3.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Avenue
18

Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Little Chicago Road
19

Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

120 ft · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road
20

Continue on Little Chicago Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Little Chicago Road
21

Turn left onto SR 32

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
22

Enter roundabout

136 ft · 3 sec
23

Continue

309 ft · 5 sec
24

Continue on SR 32

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Westfield Road
25

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

106 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
26

Continue on Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
27

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38

111 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
28

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
29

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street
30

Turn right onto SR 37

6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork

186 ft · 4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
34

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
35

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 55 minute duration, starting your drive from Locke in the morning will allow you to arrive in Fishers well before midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of about $21, this trip is budget-friendly and efficient. The longest stretch of 97.9 miles on US 31 means you can easily plan your refueling and rest breaks around this longer segment. Keep an eye on road conditions for US 31, as it’s a primary artery and can experience varying traffic, especially closer to your destination in Fishers.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.2 miles from Locke, IN, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.9 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 29 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.2 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

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 Locke, 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 Locke, IN

This is one driving day of about 132.3 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Locke, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 97.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Kokomo, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kokomo, IN

66 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

Kokomo, IN to Fishers, IN

43.5 mi · 1h 3m

Pacing Suggestions

Culver, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flora, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.2 miles from Locke, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.9 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

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

New U.S. 6 Diner

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Nappanee, Indiana

2.4 mi

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Carmel, Indiana

3 mi

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

New U.S. 6 Diner

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Nappanee, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15747732724

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Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13172195251

Visit website

Kokomo Fish Chicken & Gyros

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+17652523919

Visit website

Tacos Toluca

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14632445372

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

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

Blink Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Kokomo, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 132 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 6 / West Market Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 6 / West Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in

Take the exit toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
5
123.2 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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
132 mi into trip | ~2h 54m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.68 one way

$41.37 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.71 $45.42
premium $4.89 $25.46 $50.92
diesel $5.61 $29.21 $58.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.7 0 $13.89 $6.35
Efficient EV 33.1 0 $11.58 $5.29
EV Truck/SUV 52.9 0 $18.52 $8.47

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 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 16, 2026

Origin

Locke, IN

Late night in Locke on Tuesday

Local time

5:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

5:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Sunny

WSW 17 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

14 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

2h 55m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 79% of the journey taking place on main roads like US 31 and IN-37. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 97.9 miles on US 31, indicating long, consistent highway segments. The profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key, with less emphasis on winding backroads and more on covering distance. Expect a character that prioritizes straightforward travel, making it easy to maintain a steady pace throughout the 2-hour and 55-minute duration.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.9 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Grand Army of the Republic Highway. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near US 6 / West Market Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132.3 miles you will encounter 23 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 2.5 miles (US 6 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 Locke, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.

Noblesville

115.8 mi in | ~2h 30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 55m. Total distance: 132.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.9 miles on US 31. 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (US 6 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 115.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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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