How far is Fishers, IN from Bristol, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Bristol, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.4 miles (197 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.13 mi
03h 14m
Flight
122.44 mi
197.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.44 mi
Kilometers
197.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.13 mi
Kilometers
209.43 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bristol
Sat, May 2, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Sat, May 2, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-01T21:30
Arrive Bristol
Sat, May 2, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Fishers
65.1 mi
01h 37m
To Bristol
65 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  16. 16

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  18. 18

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  20. 20

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    23.3 mi · 36 min · South Detroit Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Division Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Division Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
24.4 mi · 19%
South Detroit Street
23.3 mi · 18%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 9%
Division Street
8.25 mi · 6%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 6%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Detroit Street

Turn left onto South Detroit Street

23.3 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
122.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 37m from Fishers
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Fishers and 65 miles from Bristol.

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

The direct path is about 122.4 miles (197 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 122.44 mi (197.05 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bristol

#2 Bristol

Town in Indiana

Population1,697
Coordinates41.7214400, -85.8174900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Bristol (-85.81749, 41.72144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.31
Round trip
$34.62
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.31 $34.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.52 $39.04
Premium $4.65 $21.36 $42.72
Diesel $5.30 $24.35 $48.69

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Bristol. The current time is 21:30:06.

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.