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Trip from Peru, 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

1h 30m

Distance

65.6 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

Downtown Peru, IN, IN

Peru, IN

Nando Freitas

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This 65.6-mile drive from Peru, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's a perfect option for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of just $10. The route primarily utilizes major roads like US 31 and IN-37, making it a familiar Midwest travel experience. You'll find this drive to be efficient and practical, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Since you're staying within Indiana, the regional feel remains consistent throughout your journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

32.8 miles from Peru, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 45.2 mi 55m
IN-37 6.1 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 3.5 mi 4m
Westfield Road 2.6 mi 3m
Business US-31 2.2 mi 4m
Little Chicago Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Main Street 1.5 mi 3m
West Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 45.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 19

48 ft · 9 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn left onto BUS US 24; BUS US 31

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto BUS US 31

2.2 mi · 4 min · Business US-31
Use the left lane.
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 31

44 mi · 53 min · US 31
5

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
6

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec
7

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road
8

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street
9

Turn right onto US 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 31
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
11

Turn left onto SR 38

3.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Avenue
12

Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Little Chicago Road
13

Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

120 ft · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road
14

Continue on Little Chicago Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Little Chicago Road
15

Turn left onto SR 32

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
16

Enter roundabout

136 ft · 3 sec
17

Continue

309 ft · 5 sec
18

Continue on SR 32

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Westfield Road
19

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

106 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
20

Continue on Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
21

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38

111 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
22

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
23

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street
24

Turn right onto SR 37

6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
26

Keep slight right at fork

186 ft · 4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie Use the slight right lane.
27

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
28

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
29

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 30-minute duration, this route offers plenty of flexibility for departure times. You won't need to plan for overnight stops. With a low fuel cost of around $10, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to the transitions between US 31 and IN-37, as these are key points where road conditions and speed limits might change. Since you're not covering vast distances, you can afford to take your time on the 45.2-mile stretch on US 31 and enjoy the straightforward nature of the drive.

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 32.8 miles from Peru, IN, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.2 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 14 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.8 miles or 43m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Peru, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peru, IN

This is one driving day of about 65.6 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Peru, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 45.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cicero, IN

33 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

Cicero, IN to Fishers, IN

13.4 mi · 20m

Pacing Suggestions

Kokomo, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indian Heights, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Peru, 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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | BUS US 24; BUS US 31 / West Main Street

Turn left onto BUS US 24; BUS US 31 / West Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | BUS US 31 / Business US-31

Turn left onto BUS US 31 / Business US-31

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
49.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m 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
7
65 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
65.3 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

$10.26 one way

$20.51 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.26 $22.52
premium $4.89 $12.62 $25.25
diesel $5.61 $14.48 $28.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.89 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.74 $2.62
EV Truck/SUV 26.2 0 $9.18 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Peru, IN

Late night in Peru on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Cicero, IN

33 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

18 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

1h 30m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 81% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 45.2 miles on US 31, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of your travel. While the primary roads are efficient, you'll also navigate sections on Sheridan Avenue, which might offer a slightly different driving feel as you approach your destination. Overall, the character is one of steady progress, largely on well-maintained highways designed for comfortable travel.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.2 mi on US 31.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near BUS US 24; BUS US 31 / West Main 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 65.6 miles you will encounter 21 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: near the start (BUS US 24; BUS US 31 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (BUS US 31 / Business US-31): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Noblesville

49.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 65.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.2 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.

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: near the start (BUS US 24; BUS US 31 / West Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (BUS US 31 / Business US-31): Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

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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