How far is East Chicago, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from East Chicago, IN to Fishers, IN is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 40m.
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.
Township in White County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chicago and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chicago and Fishers.
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Start on East Columbus Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Columbus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cline Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
747 ft · 13 sec · Cline Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 912 South: Cline Avenue
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cline Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Cline Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East, I 65, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Detroit, Chicago
1108 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2002 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 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 East Chicago and Fishers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
129 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving East Chicago and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chicago to Fishers?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from East Chicago and 82.1 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.87 one way or $43.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chicago and Fishers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around East Chicago and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Chicago and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 138.6 mi (223.06 km).
#1 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.6392000, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $21.87 | $43.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.99 | $53.99 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
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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