How far is Prairieton, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Prairieton, IN to Fishers, IN is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
102.5 mi
01h 42m
Flight
87.59 mi
140.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.96 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.5 mi
Kilometers
164.95 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Sat, May 30, 6:09 AM EDT
Return by in Prairieton
Sat, May 30, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairieton
2026-05-30T04:26
Arrive Fishers
Sat, May 30, 6:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prairieton
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
Stilesville
IN

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

From Prairieton
48.8 mi
00h 51m
To Fishers
53.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ENE
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 Prairieton and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Murphy Street

    17 m · 7 sec · South Murphy Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1959 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South State Road 63

    2 mi · 3 min · South State Road 63

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Johnson Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Johnson Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    2294 ft · 1 min · South 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1274 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 25 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 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 Prairieton and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
77.6 mi · 76%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 9%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 3%
South State Road 63
2.02 mi · 2%
West Johnson Drive
1.06 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

75.3 mi · 01h 25m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stilesville
00h 51m from Prairieton
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Prairieton 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 Prairieton to Fishers?

The road trip is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Stilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Prairieton and 53.7 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Stilesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

54 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prairieton and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 87.59 mi (140.96 km).

Prairieton

#1 Prairieton

Township in Vigo County, Indiana

Population1,200
Coordinates39.3700400, -87.4744700
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Murphy Street (-87.474472, 39.370037)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.69 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.38 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 Prairieton and Fishers. The current time is 04:26:47.

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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.