How far is Fishers, IN from Princeton, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Princeton, IN is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.44 mi
03h 10m
Flight
138.39 mi
222.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.39 mi
Kilometers
222.72 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.44 mi
Kilometers
267.86 km
Drive Time
03h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Sun, May 3, 3:03 PM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Sun, May 3, 7:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-03T12:53
Arrive Princeton
Sun, May 3, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:10 AM to 10:10 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
10:40 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Fishers
83.2 mi
01h 35m
To Princeton
83.2 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

    2081 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    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 Princeton.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
130 mi · 78%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 13%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 3%
SR 64
0.39 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

81.1 mi · 01h 27m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 35m from Fishers
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Fishers and Sunny near Princeton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Fishers and 83.2 miles from Princeton.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.14 one way or $44.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Fishers and Sunny near Princeton.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 138.39 mi (222.72 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Princeton

City in Indiana, United States

Population8,793
Coordinates38.3553200, -87.5675200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Princeton (-87.56752, 38.35532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 268 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.87 gal
22.23 L · about $22.14
Round trip
$44.27
11.74 gal · 44.46 L
Estimated CO2
52.2 kg one way
Round trip: 104.3 kg / 230 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.14 $44.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.97 $49.93
Premium $4.65 $27.32 $54.64
Diesel $5.30 $31.13 $62.27

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Princeton, IN. The current time in Fishers is 12:53:24, although it is 11:53:24 in Princeton.

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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.