How far is Fishers, IN from Brookston, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Brookston, IN is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
77.77 mi
01h 33m
Flight
63.43 mi
102.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.43 mi
Kilometers
102.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.77 mi
Kilometers
125.16 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Brookston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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
Pike
IN

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

From Fishers
38.9 mi
00h 46m
To Brookston
38.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    110 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    13 m · 2 sec · South Railroad Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Railroad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 47%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 22%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 15%
North River Road
7.2 mi · 9%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 6%
SR 43
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
63.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pike
00h 46m from Fishers
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Brookston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Fishers and 38.9 miles from Brookston.

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

The direct path is about 63.4 miles (102.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Sunny near Brookston.

Stop Ideas Near Pike

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

37 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

48 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

49 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Brookston. Straight-line distance: 63.43 mi (102.08 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Brookston. The current time is 00:34:15.

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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.