How far is Howard, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from Howard, IN to Fishers, IN is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Location in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Fishers.
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Start on County Road 1025N
128 m · 23 sec · County Road 1025N
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Turn left
876 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on County Road 700W
2.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 700W
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Continue on South 600 West
2663 ft · 2 min · South 600 West
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Turn right onto West State Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 1100 South
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Turn left onto County Road 100 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 100 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left
17.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the ramp right
1275 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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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 Howard and Fishers.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Howard and Sunny near Fishers.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard to Fishers?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Darlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Howard and 47.6 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.40 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Howard and Sunny near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Darlington
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 Darlington.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 72.19 mi (116.18 km).
#1 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $3.68 | $12.40 | $24.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $14.46 | $28.91 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $16.24 | $32.47 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
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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