How far is Fishers, IN from Dale, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Dale, IN is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.89 mi
03h 03m
Flight
134.09 mi
215.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.09 mi
Kilometers
215.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.89 mi
Kilometers
252.49 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 PM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-15T18:13
Arrive Dale
Wed, Apr 15, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Fishers
78.5 mi
01h 31m
To Dale
78.4 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Today

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Dale.

  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

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    16.4 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

    1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  18. 18

    Continue on West Medcalf Street

    1750 ft · 37 sec · West Medcalf Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Washington Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
75.4 mi · 48%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 14%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 13%
West 6th Street
16.5 mi · 11%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
US 231
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 31m from Fishers
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Dale?

The road trip is about 156.9 miles (252.5 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.5 miles from Fishers and 78.4 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Dale. Straight-line distance: 134.09 mi (215.8 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Dale

#2 Dale

Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Population1,480
Coordinates38.1689400, -86.9900000
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Dale (-86.99, 38.16894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Dale, IN. The current time in Fishers is 18:13:30, although it is 17:13:30 in Dale.

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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.