How far is Fishers, IN from Gibson, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Gibson, IN is about 161.6 miles (260 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.58 mi
03h 04m
Flight
136.84 mi
220.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.58 mi
Kilometers
260.04 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibson
Sun, May 3, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-03T03:15
Arrive Gibson
Sun, May 3, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:04 AM to 10:04 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Fishers
80.8 mi
01h 32m
To Gibson
80.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    116.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Chicago

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    7 mi · 10 min · Borman Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Avenue

    643 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Kennedy Avenue North

    1619 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Kennedy Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
117 mi · 73%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 11%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 7%
Borman Expressway
6.98 mi · 4%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
Kennedy Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

117 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
136.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 32m from Fishers
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Gibson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Fishers and 80.8 miles from Gibson.

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

The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.49 one way or $42.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Gibson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Gibson. Straight-line distance: 136.84 mi (220.23 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Gibson

County in Indiana, United States

Population1,183
Coordinates41.6053100, -87.4614300
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Gibson (-87.46143, 41.60531)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.7 gal
21.58 L · about $21.49
Round trip
$42.99
11.4 gal · 43.16 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.3 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.49 $42.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.24 $48.48
Premium $4.65 $26.53 $53.06
Diesel $5.30 $30.23 $60.47

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 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Gibson, IN. The current time in Fishers is 03:15:27, although it is 02:15:27 in Gibson.

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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.