How far is Whiting, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Whiting, IN to Fishers, IN is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.11 mi
02h 50m
Flight
142.07 mi
228.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.07 mi
Kilometers
228.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.11 mi
Kilometers
272.15 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Whiting
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whiting
2026-04-23T01:18
Arrive Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whiting
9:30 PM CDT
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Whiting
85.5 mi
01h 25m
To Fishers
83.6 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Whiting and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

    49 m · 10 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 119th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 119th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Calumet Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2626 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Indiana Toll Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    1534 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    10.7 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    2681 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 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 Whiting 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
148 mi · 88%
Indiana Toll Road
10.1 mi · 6%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 3%
Calumet Avenue
2.39 mi · 1%
East 5th Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 25m from Whiting
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Whiting 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 Whiting to Fishers?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.5 miles from Whiting and 83.6 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whiting and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 142.07 mi (228.64 km).

Whiting

#1 Whiting

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population4,814
Coordinates41.6797600, -87.4944900
Altitude179
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.494491, 41.679798)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 Whiting, IN and Fishers, IN. The current time in Whiting is 01:18:37, although it is 02:18:37 in Fishers.

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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.