Origin
New Castle, IN
Late night in New Castle on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, 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
50m
Distance
36.9 mi
59 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
New Castle, IN to Fishers, IN is 36.9 miles and takes about 50m via Broad Street and I 69, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip connecting two points within the Midwest, specifically within Indiana. The drive is primarily on well-maintained roads, making it a convenient option for a quick transition between locations. It’s a practical choice if you need to get from the New Castle area to Fishers without much fuss. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency, perfect for a single-day journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broad Street | 20.1 mi | 29m |
| I 69 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| East State Street | 2 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| IN-37 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Broad Street
— 20.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
20 mi
·
29 min
·
Broad Street
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on SR 38
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East State Street
5
Enter roundabout onto State Street
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
6
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Street
7
Enter roundabout
309 ft
·
5 sec
8
Continue
358 ft
·
6 sec
9
Enter roundabout
391 ft
·
6 sec
10
Continue
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto SR 37
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
IN-37
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.4 miles from New Castle, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 22.7 and 36.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
36.6 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.87 | $1.77 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.17 | $2.36 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Pendleton, IN
18 mi in
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
17 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
50m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 35% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on Broad Street and East State Street, interspersed with time on I 69. The longest continuous segment you'll navigate is 20.1 miles on Broad Street, which will likely involve navigating local traffic and intersections. As you progress, the drive transitions from more local thoroughfares to the faster pace of the interstate, offering a varied feel behind the wheel. Be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions throughout the 50-minute journey.
35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Broad Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 around 22.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 36.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in New Castle, IN
Full guide →New Castle is a city in Henry County, Central Indiana. Like Anderson and Connersville and other cities in the area, it had a manufacturing heyday for a period before economic changes swept in. But, if there's one thing New Castle seems to take seriously, it's basketball, with purportedly the biggest high school gym in the country and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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 50m. Total distance: 36.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Broad Street. 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 22.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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