How far is Bristol, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Bristol, IN to Fishers, IN is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
154.96 mi
02h 41m
Flight
122.44 mi
197.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.96 mi
Kilometers
249.39 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Sat, May 2, 12:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bristol
2026-05-01T21:34
Arrive Fishers
Sat, May 2, 12:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bristol
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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Bristol
64.9 mi
01h 21m
To Fishers
90 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Division Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Division Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 15

    7 mi · 11 min · State Road 15

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    23.3 mi · 36 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  11. 11

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  14. 14

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  21. 21

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  22. 22

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  23. 23

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  24. 24

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  25. 25

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 15
32.8 mi · 21%
North Anderson Street
24.7 mi · 16%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 9%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 7%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 5%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

State Road 15

Continue on State Road 15

23.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 21m from Bristol
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Bristol and 90 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 122.44 mi (197.05 km).

Bristol

#1 Bristol

Town in Indiana

Population1,697
Coordinates41.7214400, -85.8174900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-85.817482, 41.72144)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.7 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.25
10.94 gal · 41.4 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.63 $41.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.26 $46.53
Premium $4.65 $25.46 $50.91
Diesel $5.30 $29.01 $58.03

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bristol and Fishers. The current time is 21:34:15.

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.