How far is Fishers, IN from Covington, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Covington, IN is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Jackson Township, Boone County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Covington.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Covington
1347 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto South Stringtown Road
2695 ft · 1 min · South Stringtown Road
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Continue on 11th Street
3245 ft · 2 min · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Liberty St
1992 ft · 59 sec · Liberty St
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Turn right onto 6th Street
1646 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn right
36 m · 9 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 Covington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
30.9 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Covington?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Advance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Fishers and 41.6 miles from Covington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Covington.
Stop Ideas Near Advance
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 Advance.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Covington. Straight-line distance: 74.16 mi (119.35 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 Covington
City in Fountain County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.1417000, -87.3947400 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covington (-87.39474, 40.1417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.05 | $22.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.46 | $24.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.64 | $27.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.54 | $31.08 |
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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