How far is Oakland City, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Oakland City, IN to Fishers, IN is about 162 miles (260.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.99 mi
02h 42m
Flight
132.54 mi
213.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.54 mi
Kilometers
213.31 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.99 mi
Kilometers
260.7 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Wed, Apr 29, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Oakland City
Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland City
2026-04-29T17:35
Arrive Fishers
Wed, Apr 29, 8:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:42 AM to 1:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oakland City
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Oakland City
79.7 mi
01h 21m
To Fishers
82.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland City and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1881 ft · 40 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Morton Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · West Morton Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 31 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · 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 Oakland City 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morton Street
153 mi · 94%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 3%
IN-37
0.77 mi
East 116th Street
0.38 mi
116th Street
0.37 mi
North Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

West Morton Street

Merge slight left

138 mi · 02h 31m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 21m from Oakland City
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Oakland City and Rain Showers near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland City to Fishers?

The road trip is about 162 miles (260.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Oakland City and 82.3 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakland City and Rain Showers near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland City and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 132.54 mi (213.31 km).

Oakland City

#1 Oakland City

City in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,404
Coordinates38.3386600, -87.3450100
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-87.345257, 38.338751)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.72 gal
21.64 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
11.44 gal · 43.28 L
Estimated CO2
50.8 kg one way
Round trip: 101.7 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.33 $48.65
Premium $4.65 $26.62 $53.24
Diesel $5.30 $30.34 $60.68

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oakland City, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Oakland City is 17:35:20, although it is 18:35:20 in Fishers.

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.