How far is Monticello, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Monticello, IN to Fishers, IN is about 96 miles (154.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96 mi
01h 39m
Flight
67.38 mi
108.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.38 mi
Kilometers
108.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96 mi
Kilometers
154.49 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-15T06:37
Arrive Fishers
Wed, Apr 15, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Colfax
IN

Town in Perry Township, Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Monticello
47.2 mi
00h 49m
To Fishers
48.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Railroad Street East

    87 m · 15 sec · North Railroad Street East

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    9 m · 6 sec · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street West

    133 m · 17 sec · North Railroad Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  6. 6

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Prairie Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
4 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Prairie Street
71.8 mi · 75%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 10%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 5%
West Broadway Street
2.67 mi · 3%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Prairie Street

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
00h 49m from Monticello
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96 miles (154.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Monticello and 48.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Monticello and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Colfax

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Colfax and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Colfax.

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

24 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

32 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 67.38 mi (108.44 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: North Railroad Street East (-86.764672, 40.745321)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.82 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
6.78 gal · 25.64 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.42 $28.84
Premium $4.65 $15.78 $31.55
Diesel $5.30 $17.98 $35.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Fishers. The current time is 06:37:54.

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.