How far is Fishers, IN from Cannelton, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Cannelton, IN is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
177.28 mi
03h 46m
Flight
146.59 mi
235.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.59 mi
Kilometers
235.92 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.28 mi
Kilometers
285.3 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cannelton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T03:25
Arrive Cannelton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 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
9:26 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
Avoca
IN

Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fishers
88.7 mi
01h 53m
To Cannelton
88.6 mi
01h 53m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    10.6 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    27.3 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Indiana State Road 237

    5 mi · 7 min · Indiana State Road 237

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Road 66

    2138 ft · 1 min · State Road 66

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    889 ft · 39 sec · Washington Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
48.5 mi · 27%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 23%
West Main Street
39.1 mi · 22%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 12%
Indiana State Road 237
4.96 mi · 3%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 53m from Fishers
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Cannelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Fishers and 88.6 miles from Cannelton.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.61 one way or $47.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

100 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

100 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Cannelton. Straight-line distance: 146.59 mi (235.92 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Cannelton

City in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States, along the Ohio River

Population1,473
Coordinates37.9114400, -86.7444300
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Cannelton (-86.74443, 37.91144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.68 L · about $23.61
Round trip
$47.21
12.52 gal · 47.36 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.61 $47.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.62 $53.25
Premium $4.65 $29.13 $58.27
Diesel $5.30 $33.20 $66.41

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Cannelton, IN. The current time in Fishers is 03:25:26, although it is 02:25:26 in Cannelton.

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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.