How far is Griffith, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from Griffith, IN to Fishers, IN is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.4 miles (211.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Griffith and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griffith and Fishers.
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Start on East Miller Street
1100 ft · 54 sec · East Miller Street
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Avenue D
1335 ft · 37 sec · West Avenue D
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Continue on South Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · South Cline Avenue
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Turn left onto West Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago
122 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis
2578 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right
10.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1967 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East 116th Street
2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street
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Turn left onto Lantern Road
146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Griffith and Fishers.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
123 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Griffith 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 Griffith to Fishers?
The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Griffith and 77.4 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.4 miles (211.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Griffith and Fishers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Griffith and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Brookston
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 Brookston.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Griffith and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 131.36 mi (211.4 km).
#1 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 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 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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