How far is Fishers, IN from Chesterton, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Chesterton, IN is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Chesterton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Chesterton.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 43 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 96th Street
526 ft · 30 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1236 ft · 30 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
25 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1254 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street
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Turn right
574 ft · 42 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Chesterton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East 116th Street
Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Chesterton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Chesterton?
The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Fishers and 4.8 miles from Chesterton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.28 one way or $2.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fishers and Sunny near Chesterton.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Chesterton. Straight-line distance: 5.96 mi (9.59 km).
#1 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 14,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289300, -86.1208200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.121987, 39.928456)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.28 | $2.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.45 | $2.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.58 | $3.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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