How far is Paoli, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Paoli, IN to Fishers, IN is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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
118.96 mi
02h 14m
Flight
99.7 mi
160.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.7 mi
Kilometers
160.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.96 mi
Kilometers
191.44 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 26, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paoli
2026-05-25T23:26
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 26, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paoli
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
Paragon
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Paoli
58.2 mi
01h 07m
To Fishers
60.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    57 m · 3 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paoli 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
110 mi · 93%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 4%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi
116th Street
0.37 mi
Lantern Road
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Merge slight right

57.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
99.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
01h 07m from Paoli
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paoli and Partly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Paoli and 60.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.84 one way or $31.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Paoli and Partly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 99.7 mi (160.45 km).

Paoli

#1 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Street (-86.468001, 38.556173)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $15.84
Round trip
$31.68
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.84 $31.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.86 $35.73
Premium $4.65 $19.55 $39.09
Diesel $5.30 $22.28 $44.55

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Paoli and Fishers. The current time is 23:26:32.

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.