How far is Fishers, IN from Bolivar, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Bolivar, IN is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
76.02 mi
01h 49m
Flight
70.7 mi
113.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.7 mi
Kilometers
113.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.02 mi
Kilometers
122.34 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 16, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-16T08:27
Arrive Bolivar
Thu, Apr 16, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sims
IN

Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana

From Fishers
38 mi
00h 54m
To Bolivar
38 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  11. 11

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Wabash Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Manchester Avenue

    11.5 mi · 18 min · Manchester Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 950 North

    1760 ft · 1 min · East 950 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 950 North

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
24.4 mi · 32%
Manchester Avenue
11.5 mi · 15%
South Wabash Street
1.65 mi · 2%
East Marion Street
0.42 mi · 1%
East 950 North
0.33 mi
I 69 North
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
00h 54m from Fishers
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Bolivar?

The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Fishers and 38 miles from Bolivar.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolivar.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

86 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

101 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 Fishers and Bolivar. Straight-line distance: 70.7 mi (113.78 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 Bolivar

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,216
Coordinates40.9642100, -85.7874900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Bolivar (-85.78749, 40.96421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.15 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.3 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Bolivar. The current time is 08:27:51.

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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.