How far is Lowell, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Fishers, IN is about 55.6 miles (89.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
55.58 mi
00h 56m
Flight
48.67 mi
78.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.58 mi
Kilometers
89.44 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
Sat, May 30, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Sat, May 30, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-05-30T00:56
Arrive Fishers
Sat, May 30, 1:53 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
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Lowell
27.2 mi
00h 28m
To Fishers
28.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2158 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shady Lane
27.3 mi · 49%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 31%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 8%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
116th Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Shady Lane

Merge slight left

26.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
00h 28m from Lowell
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Fishers?

The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Lowell and 28.3 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 48.67 mi (78.33 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Shady Lane (-85.946392, 39.252956)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.42 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.84 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowell and Fishers. The current time is 00:56:53.

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.