How far is Fishers, IN from LaPorte, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to LaPorte, IN is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.39 mi
03h 08m
Flight
120.21 mi
193.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.21 mi
Kilometers
193.46 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.39 mi
Kilometers
227.54 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in LaPorte
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive LaPorte
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:09 AM to 10:09 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
9:00 PM EDT
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
Denver
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fishers
70.7 mi
01h 34m
To LaPorte
70.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.4 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen

    1746 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Laporte Trail

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Laporte Trail

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lincolnway

    704 ft · 28 sec · Lincolnway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincolnway

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
98.7 mi · 70%
Laporte Trail
16 mi · 11%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9.31 mi · 7%
IN-37
6.33 mi · 4%
Sheridan Avenue
6.27 mi · 4%
Roosevelt Road
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
01h 34m from Fishers
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Fishers and 70.6 miles from LaPorte.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and LaPorte, 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 Mostly Sunny near LaPorte.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

85 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

91 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

91 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

South Bend station

92 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and LaPorte. Straight-line distance: 120.21 mi (193.46 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
LaPorte

#2 LaPorte

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

Population22,053
Coordinates41.6106000, -86.7225200
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: LaPorte (-86.72252, 41.6106)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and LaPorte, IN. The current time in Fishers is 05:35:03, although it is 04:35:03 in LaPorte.

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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.