How far is Fishers, IN from Blue River, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Blue River, IN is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
120.87 mi
02h 34m
Flight
98.57 mi
158.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.57 mi
Kilometers
158.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.87 mi
Kilometers
194.52 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Sun, Apr 19, 7:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-19T14:31
Arrive Blue River
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Fishers
60.5 mi
01h 17m
To Blue River
60.4 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Blue River.

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    83.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville, Charlestown

    1344 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    31 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 16 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Hickory Grove Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · South Hickory Grove Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Hickory Grove Road

    2 mi · 8 min · South Hickory Grove Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1022 ft · 47 sec · East Blue River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Blue River Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Southport Road
84.2 mi · 70%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 13%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 4%
South Hickory Grove Road
3.45 mi · 3%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 2%
East Blue River Road
0.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

83.4 mi · 01h 30m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
01h 17m from Fishers
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Blue River?

The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Fishers and 60.4 miles from Blue River.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Blue River.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 98.57 mi (158.64 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.15 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.3 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.10 $32.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.16 $36.32
Premium $4.65 $19.87 $39.75
Diesel $5.30 $22.65 $45.30

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Blue River. The current time is 14:31:45.

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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.