How far is Jonesboro, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Jonesboro, IN to Fishers, IN is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
58.22 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.55 mi
66.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.55 mi
Kilometers
66.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.22 mi
Kilometers
93.7 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Wed, May 20, 4:51 PM EDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Wed, May 20, 5:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-05-20T15:51
Arrive Fishers
Wed, May 20, 4:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Jonesboro
23.9 mi
00h 29m
To Fishers
34.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hi Way Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hi Way Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    30.5 mi · 35 min · Strawtown Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jonesboro 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Strawtown Pike
42.9 mi · 74%
East Hi Way Drive
2.56 mi · 4%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
116th Street
0.26 mi
East 116th Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Strawtown Pike

Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

30.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 29m from Jonesboro
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jonesboro to Fishers?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Jonesboro and 34.4 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.77 one way or $15.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jonesboro and Chance Rain Showers near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 41.55 mi (66.87 km).

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#1 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,629
Coordinates40.4797600, -85.6277500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.627879, 40.479761)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.78 L · about $7.77
Round trip
$15.54
4.12 gal · 15.56 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.77 $15.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.76 $17.52
Premium $4.65 $9.59 $19.17
Diesel $5.30 $10.93 $21.85

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Fishers. The current time is 15:51:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.