How far is Delaware, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Delaware, IN to Fishers, IN is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
83.93 mi
01h 24m
Flight
70.44 mi
113.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.93 mi
Kilometers
135.07 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Return by in Delaware
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-05-12T20:03
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 9:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Delaware
42.1 mi
00h 42m
To Fishers
41.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Delaware 2nd Street

    13 m · 5 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Delaware College Street

    84 m · 18 sec · North Delaware College Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    130 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North State Highway 129

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 129

  5. 5

    Continue on North County Road 300 East

    5.8 mi · 10 min · North County Road 300 East

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1248 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis

    1181 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.9 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue

    1255 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue

    2621 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 North

    2427 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    4.2 mi · 6 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 Delaware 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
55.1 mi · 66%
I 465 North
11.4 mi · 14%
North County Road 300 East
5.83 mi · 7%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 5%
North State Highway 129
4.1 mi · 5%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

54.9 mi · 00h 59m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 42m from Delaware
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delaware 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 Delaware to Fishers?

The road trip is about 83.9 miles (135.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Delaware and 41.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

55 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.36 km).

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#1 Delaware

Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana

Population1,799
Coordinates39.1478300, -85.2071800
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: East Delaware 2nd Street (-85.20718, 39.147908)
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
2.96 gal
11.21 L · about $11.16
Round trip
$22.32
5.92 gal · 22.42 L
Estimated CO2
26.3 kg one way
Round trip: 52.6 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.16 $22.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.59 $25.18
Premium $4.65 $13.78 $27.55
Diesel $5.30 $15.70 $31.40

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Fishers. The current time is 20:03:38.

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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.