Origin
Crothersville, IN
Late night in Crothersville on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
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Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crothersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Fishers, IN
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This 88.8-mile drive from Crothersville, IN to Fishers, IN is a straightforward, highway-focused journey perfect for a single day. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 44 minutes on the road, with the majority of your travel on major interstates. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $14, making it an economical option for a quick getaway within the Midwest. Given the relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, an overnight stop isn't necessary, offering you flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Crothersville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
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This route is predominantly a highway experience, with 91% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I 65 and I 69. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.4 miles on I 65, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While primarily interstate, the route does incorporate local roads like North Armstrong Street, particularly as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, designed for covering distance without many significant diversions.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 65.4 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 88.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 65.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 83 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 61.4 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 69 | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| North Armstrong Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| SR 250 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Southport Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville, IN and Fishers, IN.
Start on US 31
Turn right onto SR 250
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 65
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
Continue on I 69; I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
Take the exit
Turn left onto East 116th Street
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of just under two hours, this drive from Crothersville to Fishers offers ample flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive by lunchtime, or head out in the afternoon to avoid peak traffic. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas you'll find along I 65. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 61.4-mile stretch on I 65, to ensure a smooth trip with your approximate $14 fuel budget.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Crothersville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crothersville, IN
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Crothersville, IN · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Crothersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.
The final approach into Fishers, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fishers, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.88 one way
$27.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.24 | $30.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Crothersville on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Fishers on Wednesday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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