Origin
Sims, IN
Morning in Sims on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sims, IN to Fishers, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
44.4 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sims, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
Sims, IN to Fishers, IN is 44.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via SR 37, SR 13, and North 900 West, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, taking you through the Midwest region. It's a relatively short trip, perfect for a quick transition between locations or a day trip. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate state roads and local routes. Consider this a straightforward journey for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 14.8 mi | 19m |
| SR 13 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| North 900 West | 6 mi | 8m |
| South 800 West | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| State Road 13 | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| North Anderson Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West 400 South | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 14.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sims, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on South Washington Street
301 ft
·
18 sec
·
South Washington Street
2
Turn left onto East Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Howard Street
3
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto West 400 South
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 400 South
5
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 19
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South 800 West
6
Continue on SR 13
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 13
7
Continue on SR 13
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 900 West
8
Continue on SR 13
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Anderson Street
9
Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 37; SR 13
10
Continue on SR 13; SR 37
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 13; SR 37
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
12
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 37
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
17
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.2 miles from Sims, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Howard Street
Turn left onto East Howard Street
Navigation decision point
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.94 one way
$13.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.80 | $19.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Cicero, IN
22 mi in
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
15 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 3m 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 route offers a mixed drive, with 54% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches on SR 37, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 14.8 miles. The drive transitions between these main roads and local routes like North 900 West, so be prepared for changes in speed limits and road conditions. It's not a constant interstate pace, but rather a blend that keeps you engaged as you travel through Indiana.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on SR 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Howard 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 44.4 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 44.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on SR 37. 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 0.1 miles (East Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 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.
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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