How far is Fishers, IN from Howard, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Howard, IN is about 95 miles (152.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Location in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Howard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Howard.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
1892 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1100 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 1100 South
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West State Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto South 600 West
2663 ft · 2 min · South 600 West
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Continue on County Road 700W
2.5 mi · 10 min · County Road 700W
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Continue straight
820 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1025N
128 m · 18 sec · County Road 1025N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 1025N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Howard.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fishers and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Howard?
The road trip is about 95 miles (152.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Fishers and 47.6 miles from Howard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.33 one way or $24.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fishers and Patchy Fog near Howard.
Stop Ideas Near Darlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Darlington.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Howard. Straight-line distance: 72.19 mi (116.18 km).
#1 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howard (-87.37557, 39.91615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.68 | $12.33 | $24.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.14 | $32.28 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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