How far is Waterloo, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Waterloo, IN to Fishers, IN is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.41 mi
00h 44m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM EST
Return by in Waterloo
Sat, Nov 7, 12:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waterloo
2026-11-06T23:00
Arrive Fishers
Fri, Nov 6, 11:45 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Waterloo
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Waterloo
18.1 mi
00h 22m
To Fishers
18.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph NNW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 600 North

    59 m · 10 sec · County Road 600 North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Morgantown Road

    4 mi · 7 min · South Morgantown Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Morgantown Road

    30 m · 2 sec · North Morgantown Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto North Morgantown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · North Morgantown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West County Line Road South

    1940 ft · 41 sec · West County Line Road South

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1931 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    12.9 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waterloo 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West County Line Road South
25.4 mi · 70%
I 69 North
4.21 mi · 12%
South Morgantown Road
3.96 mi · 11%
North Morgantown Road
1.02 mi · 3%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 2%
East 116th Street
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West County Line Road South

Merge slight right

12.9 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
00h 22m from Waterloo
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy leaving Waterloo and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Waterloo and 18.3 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle then Mostly Cloudy around Waterloo and Chance Light Rain near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.44 km).

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#1 Waterloo

Waterloo is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5625500, -86.1974900
Altitude246
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 600 North (-86.197486, 39.562471)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.76
Round trip
$9.51
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $4.76 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.32 $5.53 $11.07
Premium $4.85 $6.20 $12.41
Diesel $6.71 $8.59 $17.18

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Waterloo and Fishers. The current time is 23:00:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.