Origin
Pittsboro, IN
Late night in Pittsboro on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittsboro, 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
51m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittsboro, IN
Jay Brand
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 31.1-mile drive from Pittsboro to Fishers, Indiana, is a straightforward, turn-heavy local journey that should take about 51 minutes to complete. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, it's an ideal day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily follows West 38th Street and Binford Boulevard before concluding on East Main Street. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, you'll likely find yourself spending more time at your destination than on the road. This trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar local feel throughout.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 38th Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| East Main Street | 6 mi | 9m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| East 38th Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Dandy Trail | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West 38th Street
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsboro, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on North Maple Street
44 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Maple Street
2
Turn left onto US 136
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 136
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Crawfordsville Road
4
Turn left onto Dandy Trail
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Dandy Trail
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto West 38th Street
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
West 38th Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on East 38th Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East 38th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
10
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.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
14
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Pittsboro, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 9.3 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Dandy Trail
Turn left onto Dandy Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Turn left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
30.2 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn left onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.86 one way
$9.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
51m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 31.1-mile trip, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along West 38th Street. As you progress, the route transitions, incorporating local roads and boulevards that require frequent navigation. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaging drive that keeps you connected to the local landscape as you make your way east.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on West 38th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in near Dandy Trail.
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 9 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.3 miles (Dandy Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on West 38th 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 9.3 miles (Dandy Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.2 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.5 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): 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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