How far is Coal Creek, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Coal Creek, IN to Fishers, IN is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
87.62 mi
01h 30m
Flight
72.56 mi
116.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.56 mi
Kilometers
116.77 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.62 mi
Kilometers
141.01 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Sat, May 30, 6:21 PM EDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Sat, May 30, 7:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Fishers
Sat, May 30, 6:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Creek
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
Advance
IN

Town in Jackson Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States

From Coal Creek
43.9 mi
00h 45m
To Fishers
43.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Stringtown Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · South Stringtown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1275 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Coal Creek and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
31 mi · 35%
SR 32
26.9 mi · 31%
South Stringtown Road
5.52 mi · 6%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 5%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

30.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Advance
00h 45m from Coal Creek
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coal Creek 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 Coal Creek to Fishers?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Advance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Coal Creek and 43.7 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coal Creek and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Advance

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

24 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

47 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 72.56 mi (116.77 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana

Population1,555
Coordinates40.0364300, -87.3805700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-87.380583, 40.03643)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Fishers. The current time is 16:50:58.

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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.