The drive from Etna, IN to Fishers, IN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.7 miles from Etna, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 105.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Etna, IN to Fishers, IN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Strawtown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near Etna Road.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Etna Road): Navigation decision point; at 104.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.2 mi into trip|~5m in|Etna Road
At end of road, turn right onto Etna Road
Navigation decision point
7
104.9 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
9
105.1 mi into trip|~2h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
5
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
105.3 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi
38m
SR 9
30.9 mi
38m
South State Road 9
17.2 mi
25m
SR 37
12.4 mi
16m
Etna Road
3.8 mi
9m
West Lincolnway
3.6 mi
6m
North 250 West
2.6 mi
6m
South Line Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on West 750 N-92
33 ft·3 sec·West 750 N-92
2
Turn right onto Etna Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Etna Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto Etna Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Etna Road
4
Continue on North 250 West
2.6 mi·6 min·North 250 West
5
At end of road, turn left onto West Lincolnway
3.6 mi·6 min·West Lincolnway
6
At end of road, turn left onto West Van Buren Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Van Buren Street
7
Turn right onto South Line Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Line Street
8
Turn left onto SR 205
0.1 mi·17 sec·Radio Road
9
Turn right onto SR 9
17 mi·25 min·South State Road 9
10
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi·38 min·SR 9
11
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi·38 min·South Strawtown Pike
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
13
Continue on SR 37
12 mi·16 min·SR 37
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft·4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner PrairieUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.7 miles from Etna, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.
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 23 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.7 miles or 1h 20m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Etna, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Etna, IN
This is one driving day of about 105.4 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Etna, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.7 mi from Etna, IN
· 1h 20m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.48 one way
$32.96 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$18.09
$36.18
premium
$4.89
$20.28
$40.57
diesel
$5.61
$23.27
$46.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: good
ChargePoint Charging Station
Marion, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Columbia City, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Charge Pro Charging Station
Columbia City, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 1
EV Connect: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.6
0
$11.07
$5.06
Efficient EV
26.4
0
$9.22
$4.22
EV Truck/SUV
42.2
0
$14.76
$6.75
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Etna, IN
Morning
in Etna on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Friday
Local time
10:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Etna, IN to Fishers, IN covers 105.4 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.7 miles from Etna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (Etna Road): Navigation decision point; at 104.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Etna, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
