How far is Columbia City, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Columbia City, IN to Fishers, IN is about 104 miles (167.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
103.92 mi
01h 47m
Flight
87.49 mi
140.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.49 mi
Kilometers
140.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.25 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Mon, Jun 1, 3:25 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia City
Mon, Jun 1, 5:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia City
2026-06-01T13:37
Arrive Fishers
Mon, Jun 1, 3:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia City
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
Jonesboro
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Columbia City
47.3 mi
00h 53m
To Fishers
56.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia City 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 46%
South Strawtown Pike
45.3 mi · 44%
North Main Street
0.49 mi
116th Street
0.26 mi
River Street
0.23 mi
East 116th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 53m from Columbia City
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia City 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 Columbia City to Fishers?

The road trip is about 104 miles (167.3 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.3 miles from Columbia City and 56.5 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia City and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 87.49 mi (140.8 km).

Columbia City

#1 Columbia City

County seat in Indiana

Population9,234
Coordinates41.1572700, -85.4883100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.488396, 41.157269)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.88 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.76 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia City and Fishers. The current time is 13:37:54.

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.