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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road
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Continue on Marion Road
20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road
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Take the exit slight right
1606 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto North Mishler Road
788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road
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Continue on North 100 West
17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West
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Continue on River Street
1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2612 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fishers and Patchy Frost then 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 $13.07 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fishers and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbia City.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jonesboro.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 87.49 mi (140.8 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 Columbia City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,234 |
| Coordinates | 41.1572700, -85.4883100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia City (-85.48831, 41.15727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $13.07 | $26.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $15.08 | $30.17 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $16.86 | $33.71 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $22.24 | $44.49 |
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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