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Trip from Osgood, 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

1h 37m

Distance

77.3 mi

124 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

Downtown Osgood, IN, IN

Osgood, IN

cottonbro studio

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 77.3-mile drive from Osgood, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 37 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split it into multiple days. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it an efficient journey through the Midwest. Expect your fuel costs to be around $12 for this trip. You'll spend most of your time on US 421 before merging onto I-69 for the final stretch into Fishers. Given the relatively short distance and efficient roads, this trip is all about getting you from point A to point B without much fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.6 miles from Osgood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 421 39.8 mi 44m
North Buckeye Street 18.3 mi 27m
I 69 14.6 mi 17m
North Michigan Avenue 1.9 mi 2m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
East Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.4 mi 1m
North Ireland Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 421 — 39.8 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Ripley Street

61 ft · 8 sec · West Ripley Street
2

Turn left onto US 421

18 mi · 27 min · North Buckeye Street
3

Continue on US 421; SR 46

0.4 mi · 40 sec · East Main Street
4

Turn right onto US 421

0.4 mi · 31 sec · North Ireland Street
5

Turn left onto US 421

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Michigan Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 421

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 421
7

Take the ramp onto US 421

39 mi · 41 min · US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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
9

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.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 421

0.5 mi · 59 sec · US 421
Toward I 465 North Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 69; I 465

10 mi · 12 min · I 69; I 465
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
13

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.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
17

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under two hours, this trip offers great flexibility. You can leave in the morning and be in Fishers with plenty of daylight left, or plan for an afternoon departure. The longest stretch without a major change is 39.8 miles on US 421, so keep an eye on your fuel level before you begin that segment. Since it's a short drive with an estimated $12 fuel cost, stops for gas are unlikely to be necessary unless you're starting with a very low tank. The route is mostly highway, so plan for steady driving and minimal delays.

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 38.6 miles from Osgood, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.6 miles or 50m 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 21m

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 Osgood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Osgood, IN

This is one driving day of about 77.3 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Osgood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 39.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

39 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

Greensburg, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shelbyville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.6 miles from Osgood, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 21.2 and 76.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
21.2 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 421

Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
7
60.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m 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
75.6 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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
76.4 mi into trip | ~1h 34m 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

$12.08 one way

$24.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.27 $26.54
premium $4.89 $14.88 $29.75
diesel $5.61 $17.07 $34.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.12 $3.71
Efficient EV 19.3 0 $6.76 $3.09
EV Truck/SUV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Osgood, IN

Late night in Osgood on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

4:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

39 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 37m 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 leans heavily towards highway travel, with 72% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 39.8 miles on US 421, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your journey. As you progress, the road character shifts from US 421 to the interstate environment of I-69, providing a change in speed and traffic flow. The overall profile is a highway-focused drive, meaning you'll encounter fewer towns and more direct, open road travel, especially during the longest segment.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.8 mi on US 421.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and North Buckeye Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near US 421.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 21.2 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 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 1h 37m. Total distance: 77.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.8 miles on US 421. 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 21.2 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 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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