How far is Fishers, IN from Wanatah, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Wanatah, IN is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Wanatah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Wanatah.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2340 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
1642 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Turn left onto School Drive
1156 ft · 51 sec · School Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
1540 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
146 m · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Cross Street
63 m · 9 sec · West Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cross Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Wanatah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North River Road
Continue straight
46.4 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Fishers and Sunny near Wanatah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Wanatah?
The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Fishers and 67.7 miles from Wanatah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fishers and Wanatah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fishers and Sunny near Wanatah.
Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.
Lafayette station
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Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Wanatah. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.17 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 Wanatah
Human settlement in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 999 |
| Coordinates | 41.4306000, -86.8983600 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wanatah (-86.89836, 41.4306)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $3.62 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $31.71 | $63.42 |
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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