How far is Armstrong, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Armstrong, IN to Fishers, IN is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
187.5 mi
03h 05m
Flight
154.78 mi
249.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.78 mi
Kilometers
249.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.5 mi
Kilometers
301.76 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM EDT
Return by in Armstrong
Wed, May 13, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Armstrong
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 9:35 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Armstrong
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Armstrong
92.4 mi
01h 32m
To Fishers
95.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Armstrong and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Armstrong and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on Armstrong Road

    6 m · 2 sec · Armstrong Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cynthiana Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cynthiana Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Armstrong and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
167 mi · 89%
Cynthiana Road
16.1 mi · 9%
IN-37
0.77 mi
East 116th Street
0.38 mi
116th Street
0.37 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 32m from Armstrong
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Armstrong and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Armstrong to Fishers?

The road trip is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Armstrong and 95.1 miles from Fishers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Armstrong and Fishers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Armstrong and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crane.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Armstrong and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 154.78 mi (249.1 km).

Armstrong

#1 Armstrong

Unincorporated community in Armstrong Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population1,632
Coordinates38.1092100, -87.6472400
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Armstrong Road (-87.64724, 38.10921)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.05 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.93
13.24 gal · 50.1 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.96 $49.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.15 $56.31
Premium $4.65 $30.81 $61.62
Diesel $5.30 $35.11 $70.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Armstrong, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Armstrong is 18:30:05, although it is 19:30:05 in Fishers.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.