How far is Laurel, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Fishers, IN is about 70 miles (112.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
69.94 mi
01h 19m
Flight
54.04 mi
86.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.04 mi
Kilometers
86.97 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.94 mi
Kilometers
112.56 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-04-22T23:01
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 12:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Morristown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Laurel
33.3 mi
00h 39m
To Fishers
36.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Toner Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Toner Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hensley Road

    112 m · 16 sec · Hensley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1947 ft · 2 min · Lake Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52

    48 m · 13 sec · Old US Highway 52

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    13.8 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Laurel and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 26%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 21%
I 465 North
10.2 mi · 15%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 6%
Old US Hwy 52
2.51 mi · 4%
Toner Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

United States Highway 52

Continue on United States Highway 52

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morristown
00h 39m from Laurel
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel and Chance 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 Laurel to Fishers?

The road trip is about 70 miles (112.6 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Laurel and 36.6 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 3:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.31 one way or $18.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morristown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

41 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

48 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

110 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 54.04 mi (86.97 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA

Population1,791
Coordinates39.5008800, -85.1863500
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.186308, 39.500854)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $9.31
Round trip
$18.63
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.31 $18.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.50 $21.01
Premium $4.65 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $5.30 $13.10 $26.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Fishers. The current time is 23:01:37.

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.