How far is Chesterton, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Fishers, IN is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.3 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.96 mi
9.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.96 mi
Kilometers
9.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.3 mi
Kilometers
16.58 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 30, 4:49 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterton
Thu, Apr 30, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterton
2026-04-30T04:34
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 30, 4:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chesterton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Carmel
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Chesterton
3.5 mi
00h 07m
To Fishers
6.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    574 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 96th Street

    1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1220 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    131 m · 24 sec · East 96th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1324 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    44 m · 4 sec · East 96th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1945 ft · 48 sec · East 96th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    41 m · 8 sec · East 96th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East 96th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2523 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 96th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allisonville Road

    43 m · 2 sec · Allisonville Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Allisonville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Allisonville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 106th Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East 106th Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Lantern Road

    65 m · 5 sec · Lantern Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Lantern Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Lantern Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterton 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
20 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
0 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 96th Street
3 mi · 29%
East 106th Street
1.4 mi · 14%
Allisonville Road
1.39 mi · 14%
Lantern Road
1.18 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

East 106th Street

Turn right onto East 106th Street

1.4 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carmel
00h 07m from Chesterton
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Chesterton 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 Chesterton to Fishers?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carmel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Chesterton and 6.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Chesterton and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Carmel

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Carmel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carmel.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

24 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

67 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

68 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).

Chesterton

#1 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.121987, 39.928456)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.38 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.76 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.65 $1.68 $3.35
Diesel $5.30 $1.91 $3.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterton and Fishers. The current time is 04:34:50.

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.