How far is Fishers, IN from Harlan, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Harlan, IN is about 123 miles (198 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.01 mi
02h 16m
Flight
103.17 mi
166.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.17 mi
Kilometers
166.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.01 mi
Kilometers
197.96 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harlan
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 PM EST
Return by in Fishers
Fri, Nov 6, 11:28 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-11-06T18:56
Arrive Harlan
Fri, Nov 6, 9:12 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:30 PM EST
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
Shadeland
IN

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

From Fishers
61.5 mi
01h 08m
To Harlan
61.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW
Destination
51°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    90.6 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South

    1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    24 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

    2009 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Maysville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Water Street

    13 m · 2 sec · Water Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
91.3 mi · 74%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
24.2 mi · 20%
Maysville Road
6.24 mi · 5%
SR 37
0.38 mi
IN-37
0.3 mi
East 116th Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

90.6 mi · 01h 37m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
01h 08m from Fishers
Leave By
1:58 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Fishers and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123 miles (198 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Fishers and 61.5 miles from Harlan.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fishers and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Harlan. Straight-line distance: 103.17 mi (166.03 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 Harlan

Harlan is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1961600, -84.9196900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Harlan (-84.91969, 41.19616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.43 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.25
8.68 gal · 32.86 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $16.13 $32.25
Mid-grade $4.32 $18.76 $37.52
Premium $4.85 $21.03 $42.06
Diesel $6.71 $29.13 $58.26

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Harlan. The current time is 18:56:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.