How far is Fishers, IN from Dunkirk, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Dunkirk, IN is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.29 mi
01h 40m
Flight
58.83 mi
94.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.83 mi
Kilometers
94.68 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.29 mi
Kilometers
114.73 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Wed, May 13, 1:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-12T21:59
Arrive Dunkirk
Tue, May 12, 11:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Sharpsville
IN

Human settlement in Tipton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fishers
35.7 mi
00h 50m
To Dunkirk
35.7 mi
00h 50m

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
73°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

    1517 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 North: Galveston, Logansport

    1594 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    20.3 mi · 30 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 3rd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Miami Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Miami Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2907 ft · 58 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
31.9 mi · 45%
IN-37
6.33 mi · 9%
Sheridan Avenue
6.27 mi · 9%
East Main Street
1.74 mi · 2%
East Conner Street
1.5 mi · 2%
South 3rd Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 North

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 38m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpsville
00h 50m from Fishers
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Dunkirk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Sharpsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Fishers and 35.7 miles from Dunkirk.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.47 one way or $18.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sharpsville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

68 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

69 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 58.83 mi (94.68 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 Dunkirk

Unincorporated community in Cass County, Indiana, United States

Population2,249
Coordinates40.7564300, -86.3936100
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Dunkirk (-86.39361, 40.75643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.52 L · about $9.47
Round trip
$18.93
5.02 gal · 19.04 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.47 $18.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.68 $21.35
Premium $4.65 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $5.30 $13.31 $26.63

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 Dunkirk. The current time is 21:59:36.

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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.