How far is Brookston, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Brookston, IN to Fishers, IN is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
78.55 mi
01h 20m
Flight
63.43 mi
102.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.43 mi
Kilometers
102.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.42 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Brookston
39.4 mi
00h 40m
To Fishers
39.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 4 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Brookston and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
71.8 mi · 91%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 6%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi
116th Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 40m from Brookston
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.4 miles from Brookston and 39.1 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Brookston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 63.43 mi (102.08 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Railroad Street (-86.867283, 40.602808)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.49 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.89
5.54 gal · 20.98 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.45 $20.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.78 $23.56
Premium $4.65 $12.89 $25.78
Diesel $5.30 $14.69 $29.38

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookston and Fishers. The current time is 22:51:27.

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.