How far is Galena, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Galena, IN to Fishers, IN is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
135.91 mi
02h 11m
Flight
110.88 mi
178.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.88 mi
Kilometers
178.45 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.91 mi
Kilometers
218.73 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Galena
Wed, May 13, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galena
2026-05-12T20:48
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galena
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Galena
67.4 mi
01h 05m
To Fishers
68.6 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US Highway 150

    4.7 mi · 6 min · US Highway 150

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville

    1772 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1.2 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    96.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
97.8 mi · 72%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 13%
I 265 East
6.42 mi · 5%
US Highway 150
4.67 mi · 3%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
I 64 East
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

96.7 mi · 01h 44m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
110.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 05m from Galena
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Galena and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Galena and 68.6 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galena and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galena and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 110.88 mi (178.45 km).

Galena

#1 Galena

Census-designated place in Floyd County, Indiana

Population1,890
Coordinates38.3517300, -85.9416400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: US 150 (-85.941681, 38.351642)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
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.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.15 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.58 gal · 36.3 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.37 $40.74
Premium $4.65 $22.29 $44.59
Diesel $5.30 $25.41 $50.81

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Galena and Fishers. The current time is 20:48:53.

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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.