How far is Lake Station, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Fishers, IN is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.97 mi
02h 26m
Flight
128.95 mi
207.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.53 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.97 mi
Kilometers
252.62 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 9:56 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Station
Tue, May 12, 11:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Station
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Station
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 Lake Station
78.2 mi
01h 13m
To Fishers
78.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Lake Station and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Station and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 80 West, I 94 West

    3057 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Station 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
16 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
146 mi · 93%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 3%
Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 2%
IN-37
0.77 mi
I 65 South
0.63 mi
I 80 West
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 13m from Lake Station
Leave By
1:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Station 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 Lake Station to Fishers?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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 78.2 miles from Lake Station and 78.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 1:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Station 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 Lake Station and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 128.95 mi (207.53 km).

Lake Station

#1 Lake Station

City in Indiana, United States

Population11,850
Coordinates41.5750400, -87.2389200
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Avenue (-87.238924, 41.574693)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.97 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
11.08 gal · 41.94 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.56 $47.12
Premium $4.65 $25.78 $51.57
Diesel $5.30 $29.38 $58.77

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 Lake Station, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Lake Station is 18:30:02, although it is 19:30:02 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.