Origin
Spiceland, IN
Afternoon in Spiceland on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spiceland, 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
57m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spiceland, IN
Wolfgang Weiser
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
Spiceland, IN to Fishers, IN is 47.7 miles and takes about 57 minutes via I 70, I 69, and SR 3, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its short duration, it's ideal for a quick trip or an addition to a longer journey. You'll primarily be on highways, making for efficient travel between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| I 69 | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| SR 3 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spiceland, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn slight left onto SR 3
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 3
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 69; I 465
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
13
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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
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 35.1 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
35.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
6
41.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
46.1 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
46.9 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
$7.46 one way
$14.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cumberland, IN
24 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
17 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
57m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of your travel on major roadways. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including a continuous 32.7 miles on I 70. The primary roads involved are I 70, I 69, and SR 3, indicating a predominantly interstate and state highway experience. This setup suggests a drive characterized by efficiency rather than winding backroads, allowing you to cover ground quickly.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 35.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 47.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on I 70. 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 35.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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