How far is Saluda, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Saluda, IN to Fishers, IN is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
117.24 mi
01h 59m
Flight
94.49 mi
152.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.49 mi
Kilometers
152.07 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.24 mi
Kilometers
188.68 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Return by in Saluda
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saluda
2026-05-12T18:04
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saluda
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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Saluda
59.1 mi
00h 59m
To Fishers
58.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Prospect Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · West Prospect Road

  2. 2

    Continue on West New Bethel Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · West New Bethel Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Road 62

    4 mi · 6 min · State Road 62

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saluda 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 62
81.8 mi · 70%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 15%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 4%
West New Bethel Road
1.49 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
West Prospect Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road 62

Merge slight left

73.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
94.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 59m from Saluda
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saluda 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 Saluda to Fishers?

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Saluda and 58.2 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saluda and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 94.49 mi (152.07 km).

Saluda

#1 Saluda

Township in Jefferson County, Indiana

Population1,374
Coordinates38.6506200, -85.4849600
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.484681, 38.650849)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.66 L · about $15.61
Round trip
$31.22
8.28 gal · 31.32 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.61 $31.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.61 $35.21
Premium $4.65 $19.27 $38.54
Diesel $5.30 $21.96 $43.92

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Saluda and Fishers. The current time is 18:04:09.

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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.