How far is Fishers, IN from Delphi, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Delphi, IN is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
81.44 mi
01h 36m
Flight
55.87 mi
89.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.91 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.44 mi
Kilometers
131.07 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delphi
Mon, May 4, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Mon, May 4, 11:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-04T19:49
Arrive Delphi
Mon, May 4, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fishers
40.7 mi
00h 48m
To Delphi
40.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

    5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Lafayette, Delphi

    1817 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1193 ft · 23 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1920 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    583 ft · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
33.3 mi · 41%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 21%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 14%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
10.9 mi · 13%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 6%
Old State Road 25
2.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

32.9 mi · 00h 36m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
00h 48m from Fishers
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Fishers and 40.8 miles from Delphi.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.82 one way or $21.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Delphi.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Thorntown.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Delphi. Straight-line distance: 55.87 mi (89.91 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 Delphi

City in Indiana

Population2,909
Coordinates40.5875400, -86.6750100
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Delphi (-86.67501, 40.58754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.87 gal
10.88 L · about $10.82
Round trip
$21.65
5.74 gal · 21.76 L
Estimated CO2
25.5 kg one way
Round trip: 51 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.82 $21.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.21 $24.41
Premium $4.65 $13.36 $26.71
Diesel $5.30 $15.22 $30.44

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Delphi. The current time is 19:49:12.

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.