How far is Bright, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Bright, IN to Fishers, IN is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.42 mi
01h 38m
Flight
79.97 mi
128.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.97 mi
Kilometers
128.7 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.42 mi
Kilometers
155.18 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, May 7, 2:22 AM EDT
Return by in Bright
Thu, May 7, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bright
2026-05-07T00:44
Arrive Fishers
Thu, May 7, 2:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bright
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Saint Paul
IN

Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bright
48.3 mi
00h 49m
To Fishers
48.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Line Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · State Line Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · North Dearborn Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto SR 1

    2.8 mi · 5 min · SR 1

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    934 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bright 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
69.6 mi · 72%
I 465 North
11.4 mi · 12%
North Dearborn Road
5.31 mi · 6%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 4%
SR 1
2.84 mi · 3%
State Line Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Paul
00h 49m from Bright
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bright and Chance Rain Showers near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Paul is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Bright and 48.1 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.82 one way or $25.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bright and Chance Rain Showers near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Paul

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul.

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

101 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bright and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 79.97 mi (128.7 km).

Bright

#1 Bright

Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,693
Coordinates39.2183900, -84.8560600
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Salt Fork Road (-84.855959, 39.218336)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.88 L · about $12.82
Round trip
$25.64
6.8 gal · 25.76 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.82 $25.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.46 $28.92
Premium $4.65 $15.82 $31.65
Diesel $5.30 $18.03 $36.07

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Bright and Fishers. The current time is 00:44:08.

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.