Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
Fishers, IN
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Sugar Creek, IN to Fishers, IN is 27.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically staying within Indiana. You'll be on highways for the vast majority of this trip, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its short length and focus on major roadways, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple hop between nearby towns without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| US 421 | 1 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| London Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, IN and Fishers, IN.
Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
Turn right onto London Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 74; US 421
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 116th Street
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Sugar Creek on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You can expect a highway-focused profile for the entire 27.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles, likely on I 69, offering a consistent speed and straightforward navigation. The route prioritizes efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads connecting these two Indiana locations.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near US 421.
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 13 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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