How far is Highland, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Fishers, IN is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.6 miles (215 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.83 mi
02h 38m
Flight
133.63 mi
215.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.63 mi
Kilometers
215.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.83 mi
Kilometers
258.83 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Highland
Tue, May 12, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-05-12T18:01
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Highland
80.5 mi
01h 19m
To Fishers
80.3 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
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 Highland and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parrish Avenue

    8 m · 4 sec · Parrish Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cline Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80, I 94, US 6: Chicago, Detroit

    1289 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2002 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    129.3 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
145 mi · 90%
Borman Expressway
5.08 mi · 3%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 3%
I 65 South
1.16 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
1.02 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

129 mi · 02h 20m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
133.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 19m from Highland
Leave By
1:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely leaving Highland 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 Highland to Fishers?

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Highland and 80.3 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 133.6 miles (215 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Highland and Fishers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Likely around Highland and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 133.63 mi (215.05 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates41.5536500, -87.4519800
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Parrish Avenue (-87.451984, 41.55365)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 12, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Highland, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Highland is 18:01:42, although it is 19:01:42 in Fishers.

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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.