How far is Fishers, IN from Sims, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Sims, IN is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (62 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Sims.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Sims.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
17.3 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto West 400 South
1.7 mi · 3 min · West 400 South
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2627 ft · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Howard Street
990 ft · 46 sec · East Howard Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
92 m · 13 sec · South Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Sims.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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17.3 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sims.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Sims?
The road trip is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Fishers and 22.4 miles from Sims.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (62 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fishers and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sims.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Arcadia Indiana Town Hall
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Sims. Straight-line distance: 38.52 mi (61.99 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 Sims
Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 40.4997600, -85.8552600 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sims (-85.85526, 40.49976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.38 | $16.76 |
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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