How far is Dunkirk, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Dunkirk, IN to Fishers, IN is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
73 mi
01h 24m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73 mi
Kilometers
117.49 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 10:48 PM EDT
Return by in Dunkirk
Wed, May 13, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkirk
2026-05-12T21:24
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 10:48 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 Dunkirk
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
Sharpsville
IN

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

From Dunkirk
36.1 mi
00h 42m
To Fishers
36.9 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S
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 Dunkirk and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Market Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    2394 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass

    20 mi · 29 min · Logansport Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

    1822 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

    1682 ft · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Chicago Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Westfield Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkirk 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
32 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Logansport Bypass
50.6 mi · 69%
IN-37
6.09 mi · 8%
Sheridan Avenue
3.53 mi · 5%
Westfield Road
2.68 mi · 4%
Little Chicago Road
1.85 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Logansport Bypass

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
+14.2 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
00h 42m from Dunkirk
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk to Fishers?

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Dunkirk and 36.9 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkirk and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 km).

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#1 Dunkirk

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

Population2,249
Coordinates40.7564300, -86.3936100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Market Street (-86.393614, 40.756553)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.75 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.5 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 Dunkirk and Fishers. The current time is 21:24:00.

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.