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

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Lake Dalecarlia, IN is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.78 mi
02h 45m
Flight
119.45 mi
192.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.45 mi
Kilometers
192.24 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.78 mi
Kilometers
224.95 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Lake Dalecarlia
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:30 PM EDT
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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fishers
69.9 mi
01h 22m
To Lake Dalecarlia
69.9 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 2: Lowell, Hebron

    1818 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 181st Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East 181st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grant Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 169th Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · West 169th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Marshall Street

    1.1 mi · 4 min · Marshall Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 161st Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · West 161st Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    1714 ft · 1 min · Clark Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Burr Oak Terrace

    671 ft · 35 sec · Burr Oak Terrace

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Drive

    6 m · 1 sec · East Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
98.1 mi · 70%
I 865 West
17.2 mi · 12%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 8%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
East 181st Avenue
2.81 mi · 2%
Grant Street
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

97.7 mi · 01h 45m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 22m from Fishers
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Fishers and 69.9 miles from Lake Dalecarlia.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Lake Dalecarlia.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Lake Dalecarlia. Straight-line distance: 119.45 mi (192.24 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Lake Dalecarlia

#2 Lake Dalecarlia

Census-designated place in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,355
Coordinates41.3308700, -87.3947600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Lake Dalecarlia (-87.39476, 41.33087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 · Apr 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Lake Dalecarlia, IN. The current time in Fishers is 01:14:18, although it is 00:14:18 in Lake Dalecarlia.

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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.