How far is Clayton, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from Clayton, IN to Fishers, IN is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Fishers.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Michigan Street
51 m · 9 sec · Michigan Street
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street
76 m · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Street
2 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Street
113 m · 6 sec · Morgan Street
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Turn left onto Old National Road
4 mi · 6 min · Old National Road
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Continue on West Main Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Washington Street
7 mi · 11 min · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Holt Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Holt Road
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Turn right onto West Michigan Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Street
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Turn left onto Saint Margaret's Drive
1624 ft · 59 sec · Saint Margaret's Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 10th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West 10th Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
155 m · 23 sec · North West Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North
2320 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street, Childrens Museum
66 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto West 29th Street
2403 ft · 1 min · West 29th Street
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Continue on East 29th Street
3264 ft · 1 min · East 29th Street
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Turn slight left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1967 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East 116th Street
2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street
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Turn left onto Lantern Road
146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Fishers.
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.
West Washington Street
Continue on West Washington Street
7.05 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clayton 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 Clayton to Fishers?
The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Clayton and 31.6 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clayton and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 32.67 mi (52.58 km).
#1 Clayton
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,032 |
| Coordinates | 39.6892100, -86.5225000 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $6.75 | $13.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.61 | $15.23 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.33 | $16.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.49 | $18.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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