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Trip from Seymour, 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 32m

Distance

75.7 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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city in Indiana, United States

Seymour, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This 77.2-mile drive from Seymour to Fishers, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 17 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads with some stretches on I-65 North. With a projected fuel cost of around $12, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a local, community-focused feel rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short duration, you won't need an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Seymour, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 47.2 mi 51m
I 69 18.3 mi 22m
SR 11 3.1 mi 4m
South Emerson Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
North Ewing Street 1.6 mi 3m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.4 mi 1m
East Southport Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 47.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 39 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn left onto North Ewing Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North Ewing Street
3

Continue on SR 11

3.0 mi · 4 min · SR 11
4

Enter roundabout onto SR 11

259 ft · 14 sec · SR 11
5

Continue on SR 11

279 ft · 5 sec · SR 11
6

Enter roundabout

428 ft · 24 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7

Continue

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
8

Merge onto I 65

47 mi · 51 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road
12

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
14

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
15

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
21

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Trip Plan

For this short, 1 hour and 17-minute drive, departing anytime offers flexibility. Since it's a 77.2-mile journey with no designated stops and a low fuel cost of $12, you can easily complete it in one go. Pay close attention to the frequent turns indicated by the route profile; keeping your GPS active and following navigation closely will be key. Consider leaving a bit earlier in the morning to avoid potential local traffic, especially as you approach the Fishers area.

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 37.9 miles from Seymour, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 45m 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 17m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Seymour, IN

This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Seymour, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 47.2 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

38 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

Columbus, IN

Fuel and coffee

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

Franklin, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Seymour, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Larrison's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125225523

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Schwätzer's German Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.1 mi

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.3 mi

Larrison's Diner

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125225523

Visit website

Schwätzer's German Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18126820007

Visit website

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125190231

Visit website

The Fish Stand

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18125221526

Visit website

Morales Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18125233123

Visit website

Taqueria La Mejor

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+18125226848

Poplar Street Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18125229924

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Azucar Cuban Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18125198519

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

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Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 74.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Enter roundabout toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
7
52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road
6
52.9 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | South Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
74.9 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 straight / slight right lanes. Exit 205 Toward 116th Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.83 one way

$23.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.99 $25.99
premium $4.89 $14.57 $29.14
diesel $5.61 $16.71 $33.43

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: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 20, 2026

Origin

Seymour, IN

Morning in Seymour on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

38 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

22 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 32m 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 77.2-mile trip between Seymour and Fishers. With 0% highway share, you'll be on local roads for the entirety of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile indicates a need for constant attention to navigation. This drive will likely feel like a series of interconnected local routes rather than a sustained highway cruise, offering a more intimate experience of the Indiana landscape.

92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Seymour, IN

Full guide →

Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.

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 1h 32m. Total distance: 75.7 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 (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on I 65. 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 4.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.9 miles (South Emerson Avenue): 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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