How far is Tell City, IN from Fishers, IN?
The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tell City and Fishers.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Fishers.
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Start on the route
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 33 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Payne Street
29.3 mi · 41 min · Payne Street
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street
657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
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Merge slight right
57.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1967 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left onto East 116th Street
2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street
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Turn left onto Lantern Road
146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tell City and Fishers.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tell City 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 Tell City to Fishers?
The road trip is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from Tell City and 107.5 miles from Fishers.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.3 miles (232.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 10:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tell City and Fishers, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 144.28 mi (232.19 km).
#1 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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