How far is Fishers, IN from Garrett, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Garrett, IN is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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
126.54 mi
02h 21m
Flight
106.75 mi
171.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.75 mi
Kilometers
171.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.54 mi
Kilometers
203.65 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Van Buren
IN

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

From Fishers
63.3 mi
01h 10m
To Garrett
63.3 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1591 ft · 20 sec · IN-37

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    2551 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    109.1 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward County Road 11A, Garrett, Auburn

    1852 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 11A

    2887 ft · 58 sec · County Road 11A

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto County Road 56

    2.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 56

  11. 11

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Randolph Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
121 mi · 96%
County Road 56
2.08 mi · 2%
County Road 11A
0.9 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.3 mi
East 116th Street
0.29 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
01h 10m from Fishers
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Garrett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Fishers and 63.3 miles from Garrett.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

99 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Garrett. Straight-line distance: 106.75 mi (171.79 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Garrett

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,429
Coordinates41.3494900, -85.1355300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Garrett (-85.13553, 41.34949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.9 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
8.92 gal · 33.8 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.97 $37.94
Premium $4.65 $20.76 $41.51
Diesel $5.30 $23.66 $47.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Garrett. The current time is 05:05:12.

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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.