How far is Sweetser, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Sweetser, IN to Fishers, IN is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
50.73 mi
01h 05m
Flight
44.5 mi
71.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.5 mi
Kilometers
71.62 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.73 mi
Kilometers
81.64 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Sweetser
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sweetser
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Fishers
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sweetser
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Sweetser
27.2 mi
00h 32m
To Fishers
23.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Delphi Pike

    3.1 mi · 4 min · West Delphi Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Norton Avenue

    921 ft · 19 sec · South Norton Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on West 4th Street

    3132 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Baldwin Avenue

    1.3 km · 56 sec · South Baldwin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sweetser and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
45.3 mi · 89%
West Delphi Pike
3.14 mi · 6%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 5%
West 2nd Street
1.27 mi · 2%
South Baldwin Avenue
0.8 mi · 2%
West 4th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 32m from Sweetser
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Sweetser and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.7 miles (81.6 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Sweetser and 23.6 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.75 one way or $13.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Sweetser and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sweetser and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 44.5 mi (71.62 km).

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#1 Sweetser

Town in Indiana, USA

Population1,092
Coordinates40.5719800, -85.7691500
Altitude259
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 (-85.769229, 40.571979)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.78 L · about $6.75
Round trip
$13.50
3.58 gal · 13.56 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.75 $13.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.61 $15.23
Premium $4.65 $8.33 $16.66
Diesel $5.30 $9.49 $18.99

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

There is no time difference between Sweetser and Fishers. The current time is 22:51:40.

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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.