How far is Fishers, IN from Elwood, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Elwood, IN is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.98 mi
00h 35m
Flight
23.99 mi
38.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.99 mi
Kilometers
38.61 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.98 mi
Kilometers
43.42 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elwood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Tue, Jun 2, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-06-02T10:09
Arrive Elwood
Tue, Jun 2, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cicero
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fishers
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Elwood
13.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
24.4 mi · 90%
I 69 North
0.29 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

11.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cicero
00h 17m from Fishers
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Elwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Fishers and 13.5 miles from Elwood.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fishers and Sunny near Elwood.

Stop Ideas Near Cicero

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 Cicero and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.2 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

76 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

82 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Elwood. Straight-line distance: 23.99 mi (38.61 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Elwood

City in Indiana

Population8,379
Coordinates40.2769800, -85.8419200
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Elwood (-85.84192, 40.27698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Elwood. The current time is 10:09:02.

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.