How far is Fishers, IN from Hudson Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Hudson Lake, IN is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.43 mi
03h 10m
Flight
124.26 mi
199.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.26 mi
Kilometers
199.97 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.43 mi
Kilometers
235.65 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hudson Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 11:27 AM CST
Return by in Fishers
Sun, Nov 8, 3:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-11-08T09:17
Arrive Hudson Lake
Sun, Nov 8, 12:27 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:10 AM to 10:10 AM CST

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

Leave by
10:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:00 PM EST
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
Macy
IN

Town in Indiana

From Fishers
73.2 mi
01h 35m
To Hudson Lake
73.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Hudson Lake.

  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

    3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Conner Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Westfield Road

    764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue

    47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    112 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City

    1263 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on West Western Avenue

    9.6 mi · 13 min · West Western Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 900 East;County Line Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North 900 East;County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 700 North

    1471 ft · 1 min · East 700 North

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East John Emery Road

    952 ft · 47 sec · East John Emery Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
112 mi · 77%
West Western Avenue
9.6 mi · 7%
IN-37
6.33 mi · 4%
Sheridan Avenue
6.27 mi · 4%
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.09 mi · 4%
East Conner Street
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 31 North

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 17m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
124.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Macy
01h 35m from Fishers
Leave By
10:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Hudson Lake?

The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Fishers and 73.2 miles from Hudson Lake.

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

The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.03 one way or $38.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Hudson Lake, 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 Hudson Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Macy

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

81 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

81 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

86 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Hudson Lake. Straight-line distance: 124.26 mi (199.97 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 Hudson Lake

Hudson Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7103200, -86.5341900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Hudson Lake (-86.53419, 41.71032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.56 L · about $19.03
Round trip
$38.06
10.34 gal · 39.12 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $19.03 $38.06
Mid-grade $4.29 $22.18 $44.36
Premium $4.82 $24.91 $49.82
Diesel $6.68 $34.54 $69.08

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 · Nov 07, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Hudson Lake, IN. The current time in Fishers is 09:17:26, although it is 08:17:26 in Hudson Lake.

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.