How far is Fishers, IN from Springfield, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Springfield, IN is about 200 miles (321.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
200.04 mi
03h 56m
Flight
165.55 mi
266.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.04 mi
Kilometers
321.94 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T04:00
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 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
9:08 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Fishers
100 mi
01h 58m
To Springfield
100 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    3222 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville

    2275 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Highway 165

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165

  13. 13

    Continue on St Francis

    604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2705 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lockwood Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 66

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Princeton Street

    531 ft · 15 sec · Princeton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
142 mi · 71%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 11%
I 64 West
17.5 mi · 9%
Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 4%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 2%
Lockwood Street
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

93.3 mi · 01h 40m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 58m from Fishers
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Fishers and 100 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Springfield, 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 Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
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#2 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Springfield (-87.8703, 38.04254)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.62 $53.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.03 $60.05
Premium $4.65 $32.86 $65.71
Diesel $5.30 $37.45 $74.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fishers, IN and Springfield, IN. The current time in Fishers is 04:00:33, although it is 03:00:33 in Springfield.

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.