How far is Fishers, IN from Prairie, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Prairie, IN is about 211.3 miles (340 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Prairie.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road
2078 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight right
47 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lynch Road
152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway
14.4 mi · 17 min · East Lloyd Expressway
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Raben Road
2764 ft · 2 min · Raben Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raben Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Prairie.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
104 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fishers and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Prairie?
The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.6 miles from Fishers and 105.7 miles from Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 9:00 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Prairie, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Fishers and Partly Sunny near Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
Evansville, IN
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Prairie. Straight-line distance: 175.89 mi (283.07 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 Prairie
City in United States of America
| Population | 207 |
| Coordinates | 37.9214300, -87.9819700 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie (-87.98197, 37.92143)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.72 | $27.68 | $55.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $32.21 | $64.41 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $36.10 | $72.21 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $50.00 | $100.01 |
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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