How far is Cannelton, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Cannelton, IN to Fishers, IN is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
197.47 mi
03h 10m
Flight
146.59 mi
235.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.47 mi
Kilometers
317.8 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:17 AM EDT
Return by in Cannelton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cannelton
2026-04-23T01:06
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
10:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cannelton
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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Cannelton
88.6 mi
01h 35m
To Fishers
108.9 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    889 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

  4. 4

    Turn right

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 56

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56

  9. 9

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street

    657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cannelton 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
110 mi · 56%
Indiana State Road 237
21.1 mi · 11%
State Road 56
8.95 mi · 5%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Merge slight right

57.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 35m from Cannelton
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cannelton 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 Cannelton to Fishers?

The road trip is about 197.5 miles (317.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Cannelton and 108.9 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cannelton 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 Cannelton and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cannelton and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.92 km).

Cannelton

#1 Cannelton

City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River

Population1,473
Coordinates37.9114400, -86.7444300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-86.744236, 37.911247)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.97 gal
26.38 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.57
13.94 gal · 52.76 L
Estimated CO2
61.9 kg one way
Round trip: 123.9 kg / 273 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.28 $52.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.64 $59.29
Premium $4.65 $32.44 $64.88
Diesel $5.30 $36.97 $73.94

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Cannelton, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Cannelton is 01:06:45, although it is 02:06:45 in Fishers.

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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.