How far is Fishers, IN from Nappanee, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Nappanee, IN is about 129.6 miles (208.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.59 mi
02h 48m
Flight
102.76 mi
165.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.76 mi
Kilometers
165.38 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.59 mi
Kilometers
208.55 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nappanee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T00:02
Arrive Nappanee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Flora
IN

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

From Fishers
64.8 mi
01h 24m
To Nappanee
64.7 mi
01h 24m

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
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    13.6 mi · 19 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on West Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · West Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    20 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 31 North
98.7 mi · 76%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.6 mi · 11%
IN-37
6.33 mi · 5%
Sheridan Avenue
6.27 mi · 5%
West Market Street
2.02 mi · 2%
East Conner Street
1.5 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 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 24m from Fishers
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.6 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 64.8 miles from Fishers and 64.7 miles from Nappanee.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 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 $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Nappanee.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Nappanee. Straight-line distance: 102.76 mi (165.38 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Nappanee

City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Population6,845
Coordinates41.4428300, -86.0013900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Nappanee (-86.00139, 41.44283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.44 $38.87
Premium $4.65 $21.27 $42.54
Diesel $5.30 $24.24 $48.48

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

There is no time difference between Fishers and Nappanee. The current time is 00:02:52.

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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.