How far is Fishers, IN from Smith, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Smith, IN is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Smith.
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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
3.4 mi · 5 min · IN-37
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Turn left onto East Conner Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Sheridan Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo
1784 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
112 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fail Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 31 North
Merge slight left
112 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Smith?
The road trip is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Macy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77 miles from Fishers and 76.9 miles from Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Smith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Macy
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 Macy.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Smith. Straight-line distance: 126.02 mi (202.81 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 Smith
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108800, -86.6691900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith (-86.66919, 41.71088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 248 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.48 | $40.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.09 | $46.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.27 | $50.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
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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