How far is Fishers, IN from Burns Harbor, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Burns Harbor, IN is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
162.74 mi
03h 08m
Flight
129.41 mi
208.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.41 mi
Kilometers
208.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.74 mi
Kilometers
261.9 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 16, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-16T02:05
Arrive Burns Harbor
Thu, Apr 16, 5:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:08 AM to 10:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:44 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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Fishers
81.4 mi
01h 34m
To Burns Harbor
81.3 mi
01h 34m

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
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Burns Harbor.

  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

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

    1559 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage

    2521 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Crisman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road

  19. 19

    Continue on George Nelson Drive

    1706 ft · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Loop Drive

    827 ft · 43 sec · North Loop Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Boundary Road

    2012 ft · 1 min · South Boundary Road

  22. 22

    Continue on W Street

    1996 ft · 2 min · W Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 10th Street

    1519 ft · 1 min · 10th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto R Street

    1620 ft · 1 min · R Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
118 mi · 72%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 11%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
5.68 mi · 3%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
Crisman Road
1.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
129.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 34m from Fishers
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Burns Harbor?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Fishers and 81.3 miles from Burns Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Burns Harbor, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Burns Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Burns Harbor. Straight-line distance: 129.41 mi (208.27 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Burns Harbor

#2 Burns Harbor

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,922
Coordinates41.6258700, -87.1333700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Burns Harbor (-87.13337, 41.62587)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Burns Harbor, IN. The current time in Fishers is 02:05:36, although it is 01:05:36 in Burns Harbor.

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.