How far is Fishers, IN from Columbia City, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Columbia City, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
95.19 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.49 mi
140.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.49 mi
Kilometers
140.8 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.19 mi
Kilometers
153.2 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Mon, Jun 1, 8:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-06-01T16:17
Arrive Columbia City
Mon, Jun 1, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Jonesboro
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fishers
47.6 mi
01h 01m
To Columbia City
47.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Columbia City.

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    32.9 mi · 38 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Marion Road

    20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1606 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Mishler Road

    788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 100 West

    17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West

  16. 16

    Continue on River Street

    1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Main Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
45.6 mi · 48%
Marion Road
20.4 mi · 21%
North 100 West
17.2 mi · 18%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 6%
South Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 3%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
01h 01m from Fishers
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Columbia City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Columbia City?

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Fishers and 47.6 miles from Columbia City.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 87.49 mi (140.8 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Columbia City

#2 Columbia City

County seat in Indiana

Population9,234
Coordinates41.1572700, -85.4883100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Columbia City (-85.48831, 41.15727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Columbia City. The current time is 16:17:06.

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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.