How far is Fishers, IN from Kankakee, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Kankakee, IN is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Kankakee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Kankakee.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37
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Turn left onto East Conner Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
98.4 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1746 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto Laporte Trail
3.6 mi · 5 min · Laporte Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Kankakee.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 31 North
Merge slight left
98.4 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Kankakee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Kankakee?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Fishers and 64.4 miles from Kankakee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Kankakee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Sunny near Kankakee.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
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 Flora.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Kankakee. Straight-line distance: 110.76 mi (178.25 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 Kankakee
Township in LaPorte County, Indiana
| Population | 982 |
| Coordinates | 41.5083800, -86.5394600 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kankakee (-86.53946, 41.50838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.77 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.18 | $42.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
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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