How far is Galveston, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Galveston, IN to Fishers, IN is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.32 mi
01h 02m
Flight
44.06 mi
70.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.06 mi
Kilometers
70.91 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.32 mi
Kilometers
85.81 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Galveston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galveston
2026-04-15T21:59
Arrive Fishers
Wed, Apr 15, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galveston
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Galveston
27.1 mi
00h 31m
To Fishers
26.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
18 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jackson Street

    37 m · 5 sec · West Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto California Street

    5.8 mi · 9 min · California Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

    1822 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Sheridan Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

    1682 ft · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Little Chicago Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Westfield Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 4 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    94 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

    783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West Conner Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
California Street
36.3 mi · 68%
IN-37
6.09 mi · 11%
Sheridan Avenue
3.53 mi · 7%
Westfield Road
2.68 mi · 5%
Little Chicago Road
1.85 mi · 3%
West Conner Street
1.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

California Street

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
00h 31m from Galveston
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galveston and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.8 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Galveston and 26.2 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.09 one way or $14.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galveston and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galveston and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 44.06 mi (70.91 km).

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#1 Galveston

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,249
Coordinates40.5789300, -86.1902700
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jackson Street (-86.19027, 40.578853)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.12 L · about $7.09
Round trip
$14.18
3.76 gal · 14.24 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.09 $14.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.00 $15.99
Premium $4.65 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $5.30 $9.97 $19.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Galveston and Fishers. The current time is 21:59:35.

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.