How far is Fish Lake, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Fish Lake, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
149.99 mi
02h 45m
Flight
125.96 mi
202.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.96 mi
Kilometers
202.71 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.38 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sat, Nov 7, 2:33 AM EST
Return by in Fish Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 4:18 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Lake
2026-11-06T22:47
Arrive Indianapolis
Sat, Nov 7, 1:33 AM CST
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Lake
9:30 PM CST
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
Flora
IN

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

From Fish Lake
72.9 mi
01h 22m
To Indianapolis
77 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fish Lake and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Lake and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on South Longshore Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · South Longshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Pierce Road

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1821 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    156 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fish Lake and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pierce Road
116 mi · 78%
East 226th Street
0.16 mi
Monument Circle
0.07 mi
South Longshore Drive
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Pierce Road

Continue straight

84.6 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
126 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 22m from Fish Lake
Leave By
1:00 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fish Lake and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Lake to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Fish Lake and 77 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 126 miles (202.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.66 one way or $39.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fish Lake and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fish Lake and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Lake and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 125.96 mi (202.71 km).

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#1 Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5667100, -86.5519600
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: South Longshore Drive (-86.55191, 41.56671)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.03 L · about $19.66
Round trip
$39.32
10.58 gal · 40.06 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $19.66 $39.32
Mid-grade $4.32 $22.87 $45.74
Premium $4.85 $25.64 $51.27
Diesel $6.71 $35.51 $71.01

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 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fish Lake, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Fish Lake is 22:47:58, although it is 23:47:58 in Indianapolis.

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.