Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
Quang Nguyen Vinh
Aurora, IN
Raul Kozenevski
Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 421, I 69, SR 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.8 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.49 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 102 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.8 miles on US 421.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,046 ft
487 ft
Total Climb
364 ft
Total Descent
694 ft
Highest Point
1,046 ft
~63.7 mi in
Elevation Range
559 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 69.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 102 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.6 mi into trip
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~5m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
8
16.9 mi into trip
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~21m in
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US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
79.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
6
101.8 mi into trip
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~2h 8m in
|
SR 56 / Importing Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / Importing Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
79.7 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 62.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 69 | 16.2 mi | 19m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Green Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Importing Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 62.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Aurora, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
Use the none lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the none lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 421
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
10
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 101
11
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 48
12
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 148
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Importing Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
263 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mechanic Street
16
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 51 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.8 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 62.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Fishers, IN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 421 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.8 miles.
Arriving in Aurora, IN
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.49 one way
$30.99 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.66 | $45.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Aurora, IN
Evening in Aurora on Sunday
Local time
7:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 8m 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 Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, I 69, SR 48. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Fishers, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.49 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 102 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 487 ft to 1,046 ft elevation with about 364 ft of total climbing.
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