How far is Jefferson, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Jefferson, IN to Fishers, IN is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.58 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.78 mi
60.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.78 mi
Kilometers
60.8 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 5, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Jefferson
Tue, May 5, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jefferson
2026-05-05T00:40
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 5, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jefferson
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
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Jefferson
27.4 mi
00h 28m
To Fishers
27.2 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph WSW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    669 ft · 20 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    1760 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jefferson 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
44.3 mi · 81%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 8%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
116th Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

28.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 28m from Jefferson
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jefferson and 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 Jefferson to Fishers?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Jefferson and 27.2 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Jefferson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 37.78 mi (60.8 km).

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#1 Jefferson

Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana

Population2,523
Coordinates40.2794800, -86.5900000
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-86.589977, 40.27948)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.21 $16.42
Premium $4.65 $8.98 $17.96
Diesel $5.30 $10.24 $20.47

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Jefferson and Fishers. The current time is 00:40:18.

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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.