How far is Fishers, IN from Salem, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Salem, IN is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.24 mi
01h 59m
Flight
64.62 mi
104 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.62 mi
Kilometers
104 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.24 mi
Kilometers
151.67 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salem
Wed, May 20, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Wed, May 20, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-05-20T01:43
Arrive Salem
Wed, May 20, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Spiceland
IN

Township in Henry County, Indiana

From Fishers
47 mi
00h 59m
To Salem
47.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNE
Destination
67°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    1087 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis

    44 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    59.2 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way

    2610 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Williamsburg Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Northwest 5th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 5th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Richmond Avenue

    2947 ft · 1 min · Richmond Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North D Street

    2026 ft · 58 sec · North D Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Chester Boulevard

    46 m · 2 sec · Chester Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North 8th Street

    14.5 mi · 20 min · North 8th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Seminary Street

    1526 ft · 20 sec · West Seminary Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto College Corner Avenue

    1588 ft · 21 sec · College Corner Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Avenue

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Salem Road

    3005 ft · 2 min · South Salem Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto County Road 200 East

    2882 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 250 South

    2 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59.2 mi · 63%
North 8th Street
14.5 mi · 15%
I 465 South
7.5 mi · 8%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 5%
Liberty Avenue
2.14 mi · 2%
Williamsburg Pike
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

59.2 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
64.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spiceland
00h 59m from Fishers
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Spiceland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Fishers and 47.2 miles from Salem.

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

The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.

Stop Ideas Near Spiceland

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

34 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

113 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

114 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Salem. Straight-line distance: 64.62 mi (104 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Salem

City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population6,236
Coordinates39.5964400, -84.8902400
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Salem (-84.89024, 39.59644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.59 L · about $12.56
Round trip
$25.11
6.66 gal · 25.18 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.56 $25.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.16 $28.32
Premium $4.65 $15.50 $31.00
Diesel $5.30 $17.66 $35.32

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Salem. The current time is 01:43:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.