How far is Fishers, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.68 mi
02h 55m
Flight
122.78 mi
197.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.78 mi
Kilometers
197.6 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.68 mi
Kilometers
237.66 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-22T21:22
Arrive Cedar Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fishers
73.8 mi
01h 27m
To Cedar Lake
73.9 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Cedar Lake.

  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

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East 181st Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Commercial Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · East Commercial Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West 181st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 181st Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wicker Avenue

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Wicker Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West 141st Avenue

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West 141st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lauerman Street

    789 ft · 35 sec · Lauerman Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
98.1 mi · 66%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 12%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 8%
Wicker Avenue
5.09 mi · 3%
East 181st Avenue
4.78 mi · 3%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

97.7 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
122.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 27m from Fishers
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Sunny near Cedar Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Cedar Lake?

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Fishers and 73.9 miles from Cedar Lake.

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

The direct path is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Sunny near Cedar Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 122.78 mi (197.6 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Cedar Lake

#2 Cedar Lake

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population13,588
Coordinates41.3647600, -87.4411500
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 Cedar Lake, IN. The current time in Fishers is 21:22:22, although it is 20:22:22 in Cedar Lake.

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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.