How far is Burlington, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Burlington, IN to Fishers, IN is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.69 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41.45 mi
66.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.69 mi
Kilometers
83.18 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, Nov 10, 6:29 AM EST
Return by in Burlington
Tue, Nov 10, 7:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burlington
2026-11-10T05:22
Arrive Fishers
Tue, Nov 10, 6:29 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burlington
9:30 PM EST
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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Burlington
26.2 mi
00h 33m
To Fishers
25.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph WNW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Michigan Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 600 East

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Jefferson Street

    690 ft · 14 sec · East Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Pike Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Pike Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Pike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pike Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N 1000 E

    967 ft · 16 sec · N 1000 E

  9. 9

    Continue on North 1000 East

    1.3 km · 1 min · North 1000 East

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Road 38

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road 38

  11. 11

    Continue on North 1150 E

    1 mi · 2 min · North 1150 E

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 38

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Road 38

  13. 13

    Continue on North Sherman Street

    1405 ft · 29 sec · North Sherman Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1341 ft · 25 sec · West 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1321 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    1599 ft · 27 sec · East 6th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South White Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · South White Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

    1682 ft · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Chicago Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Westfield Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  30. 30

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
36 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
0 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 600 East
16.8 mi · 32%
IN-37
6.09 mi · 12%
South Pike Street
4.43 mi · 9%
South White Avenue
4.43 mi · 9%
Sheridan Avenue
4.37 mi · 8%
Michigan Street
3.36 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

County Road 600 East

Continue on County Road 600 East

10.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 33m from Burlington
Leave By
4:16 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Burlington and 25.5 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 km).

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#1 Burlington

Town in Indiana, United States

Population604
Coordinates40.4803100, -86.3947200
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 22 (-86.394705, 40.480236)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.9 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.64 gal · 13.8 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.62 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.22 $7.69 $15.38
Premium $4.76 $8.66 $17.32
Diesel $6.63 $12.07 $24.15

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Burlington and Fishers. The current time is 05:22:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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