How far is Fishers, IN from Delaware, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Delaware, IN is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
84.74 mi
01h 43m
Flight
70.44 mi
113.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.44 mi
Kilometers
113.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.74 mi
Kilometers
136.38 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Wed, May 13, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-12T20:36
Arrive Delaware
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Fishers
42.4 mi
00h 51m
To Delaware
42.4 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    55.8 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 229: Oldenburg, Batesville

    1678 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    559 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    9.7 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    132 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Delaware College Street

    666 ft · 32 sec · North Delaware College Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Delaware 2nd Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
56 mi · 66%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 15%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 5%
SR 229
0.32 mi
North Delaware College Street
0.13 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

55.8 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 51m from Fishers
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Fishers and 42.4 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

55 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 70.44 mi (113.36 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana

Population1,799
Coordinates39.1478300, -85.2071800
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Delaware (-85.20718, 39.14783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.99 gal
11.32 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.98 gal · 22.64 L
Estimated CO2
26.6 kg one way
Round trip: 53.1 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.72 $25.43
Premium $4.65 $13.92 $27.83
Diesel $5.30 $15.86 $31.72

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Delaware. The current time is 20:36:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.