How far is Highland, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Fishers, IN is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.3 mi
03h 07m
Flight
156.62 mi
252.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.62 mi
Kilometers
252.06 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.3 mi
Kilometers
296.6 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Sat, Nov 7, 6:37 PM EST
Return by in Highland
Sat, Nov 7, 8:45 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-11-07T14:29
Arrive Fishers
Sat, Nov 7, 5:37 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
9:00 PM CST
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Highland
90.8 mi
01h 33m
To Fishers
93.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM CST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NNW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NW

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 the route

    92 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    35 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Camp Ground Road

    2885 ft · 59 sec · West Camp Ground Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Camp Ground Road

    1059 ft · 21 sec · East Camp Ground Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Petersburg Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Petersburg Road

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    7.9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  17. 17

    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

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Petersburg Road
166 mi · 90%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 2%
IN-37
0.77 mi
West Camp Ground Road
0.55 mi
East 116th Street
0.38 mi
116th Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Petersburg Road

Continue straight

97.4 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
156.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 33m from Highland
Leave By
10:44 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny 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 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Highland and 93.5 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 156.6 miles (252.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.93 one way or $47.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 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 Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Highland and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 156.62 mi (252.06 km).

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#1 Highland

Highland is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.0397600, -87.5730700
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.572513, 38.039597)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.5 gal
24.62 L · about $23.93
Round trip
$47.85
13 gal · 49.24 L
Estimated CO2
57.8 kg one way
Round trip: 115.5 kg / 255 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.68 $23.93 $47.85
Mid-grade $4.29 $27.89 $55.77
Premium $4.82 $31.32 $62.63
Diesel $6.68 $43.43 $86.85

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 · Nov 07, 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 14:29:06, although it is 15:29:06 in Fishers.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.