How far is Springfield, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Springfield, IN to Fishers, IN is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
202.89 mi
03h 26m
Flight
165.55 mi
266.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.55 mi
Kilometers
266.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.89 mi
Kilometers
326.52 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T01:27
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Springfield
100 mi
01h 43m
To Fishers
102.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Springfield Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · North Springfield Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Princeton Street

    531 ft · 19 sec · Princeton Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 66

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 66

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2705 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  7. 7

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    150.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
167 mi · 82%
North Saint Francis Street
18.4 mi · 9%
North Springfield Road
7.57 mi · 4%
IN-37
0.77 mi
State Highway 66
0.63 mi
Main Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 43m from Springfield
Leave By
10:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Springfield 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 Springfield to Fishers?

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Springfield and 102.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 165.55 mi (266.42 km).

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#1 Springfield

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population3,924
Coordinates38.0425400, -87.8703000
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: North Springfield Road (-87.870215, 38.042537)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.1 L · about $27.00
Round trip
$54.00
14.32 gal · 54.2 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.00 $54.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.45 $60.90
Premium $4.65 $33.32 $66.65
Diesel $5.30 $37.98 $75.95

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Springfield, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Springfield is 01:27:21, although it is 02:27:21 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.