How far is Columbia, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from Columbia, IN to Fishers, IN is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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 01h 23m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Fishers.
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Start on South County Road 375 West
2 m · 6 sec · South County Road 375 West
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Turn left onto West Columbia Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · West Columbia Road
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Continue on South 650 W
2.1 mi · 5 min · South 650 W
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 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 Columbia and Fishers.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
United States Highway 52
Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia 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 to Fishers?
The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Columbia and 39.1 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.50 one way or $19.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morristown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 50.22 mi (80.82 km).
#1 Columbia
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,416 |
| Coordinates | 39.5764400, -85.2071900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.50 | $19.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.72 | $21.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.73 | $23.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
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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