The drive from Nottingham, IN to Fishers, IN covers 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, SR 18, SR 1 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.2 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Nottingham, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
58.2 mi
1h 2m
SR 18
21.3 mi
24m
SR 1
2 mi
2m
East 116th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
IN-37
0.1 mi
<1m
Lantern Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 58.2 mi, about 1h 2m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,259 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,780
Quietest
2 AM
~271 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nottingham, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 1
2.0 mi·2 min·SR 1
2
Turn right onto SR 18
21 mi·24 min·SR 18
3
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
58 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 69
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto SR 37
0.1 mi·8 sec·IN-37
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft·4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner PrairieUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
11
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
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 41.4 miles from Nottingham, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.2 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 47m 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 18m
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 Nottingham, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nottingham, IN
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Nottingham, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 58.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 81.7 and 82.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
81.7 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
82.2 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m 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
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 31m in|East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.84 one way
$25.67 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$14.08
$28.15
premium
$4.93
$16.06
$32.13
diesel
$5.60
$18.25
$36.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.69
$3.97
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.25
$3.31
EV Truck/SUV
33.1
0
$11.59
$5.30
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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 Aug 28, 2026
Origin
Nottingham, IN
Morning
in Nottingham on Friday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Friday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Sunny
NNE 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 27 at 8:38PM CDT until August 29 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
88°F
Chesterfield, IN
41 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
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 32m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
82.8 mi in 1h 32m, mostly highway — 58.2 mi of that is on I 69.
99% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 18. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 81.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 82.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 58.2 miles on I 69. 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 81.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.
