How far is Covington, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Covington, IN to Fishers, IN is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
83.66 mi
01h 27m
Flight
74.16 mi
119.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.16 mi
Kilometers
119.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.66 mi
Kilometers
134.63 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Return by in Covington
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covington
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 1:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covington
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 Covington
41.9 mi
00h 43m
To Fishers
41.7 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    1646 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty St

    1992 ft · 1 min · Liberty St

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    3245 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South Stringtown Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Stringtown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 East

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.7 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon

    1311 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    1275 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
31 mi · 37%
SR 32
26.9 mi · 32%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 5%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
South Stringtown Road
0.65 mi · 1%
11th Street
0.61 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Advance
00h 43m from Covington
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Covington 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 Covington to Fishers?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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 41.9 miles from Covington and 41.7 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Covington 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 Covington and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 74.16 mi (119.35 km).

Covington

#1 Covington

City in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,540
Coordinates40.1417000, -87.3947400
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.39471, 40.141594)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.17 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.34 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Covington and Fishers. The current time is 00:24:18.

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.