How far is Dale, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Dale, IN to Fishers, IN is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.83 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.87 mi
33.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.87 mi
Kilometers
33.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.39 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 AM EST
Return by in Dale
Fri, Nov 6, 8:37 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dale
2026-11-06T07:27
Arrive Fishers
Fri, Nov 6, 8:02 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zionsville
IN

Town of Indiana

From Dale
14.8 mi
00h 17m
To Fishers
14 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Isolated Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph NW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmes Road

    1952 ft · 1 min · Holmes Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 400 E

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South 400 E

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Albert S. White Drive

    1083 ft · 22 sec · Albert S. White Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Albert S. White Drive

    942 ft · 21 sec · Albert S. White Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dale and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Albert S. White Drive
20.1 mi · 70%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 16%
South 400 E
2.4 mi · 8%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 3%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 2%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Albert S. White Drive

Merge slight right

10.7 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
20.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zionsville
00h 17m from Dale
Leave By
7:20 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers leaving Dale and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dale to Fishers?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zionsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.8 miles from Dale and 14 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.82 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Dale and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Zionsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Zionsville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zionsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

23 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

55 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

57 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

75 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 20.87 mi (33.59 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Dale

Dale is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0167100, -86.4000000
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes Road (-86.399972, 40.016708)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.82
Round trip
$7.65
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $3.82 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.35 $4.44 $8.87
Premium $4.88 $4.98 $9.96
Diesel $6.73 $6.86 $13.73

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dale and Fishers. The current time is 07:27:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.