How far is Winona Lake, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to Fishers, IN is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
94.52 mi
02h 02m
Flight
88.44 mi
142.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.44 mi
Kilometers
142.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.52 mi
Kilometers
152.11 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Mon, Jun 1, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Winona Lake
Mon, Jun 1, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona Lake
2026-06-01T19:21
Arrive Fishers
Mon, Jun 1, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona Lake
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
Sweetser
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Winona Lake
48.7 mi
01h 01m
To Fishers
45.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winona Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Winona Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Winona Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 45 sec · South Buffalo Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jefferson Street

    11.4 mi · 17 min · North Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Cass Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Canal Street

    954 ft · 22 sec · West Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Wabash Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

    14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  17. 17

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  19. 19

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  20. 20

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  21. 21

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona Lake 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Anderson Street
24.7 mi · 26%
Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 15%
North Jefferson Street
11.4 mi · 12%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 9%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 7%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southwood Drive

Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive

14.4 mi · 00h 20m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetser
01h 01m from Winona Lake
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Winona Lake and Mostly Clear near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona Lake to Fishers?

The road trip is about 94.5 miles (152.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Sweetser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Winona Lake and 45.8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Winona Lake and Mostly Clear near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetser

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

97 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 88.44 mi (142.33 km).

Winona Lake

#1 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-85.821906, 41.227311)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.63 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.68 gal · 25.26 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.21 $28.41
Premium $4.65 $15.54 $31.09
Diesel $5.30 $17.72 $35.43

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona Lake and Fishers. The current time is 19:21:09.

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.