Fishers, IN to Bicknell, IN is 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Indiana, making it a straightforward local trip. With nearly all of the journey on highways, you can expect a fairly efficient travel time. Given the relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.6 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 129.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the trip utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on I 69, which offers a consistent and fast-paced experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 112.4 miles on I 69, meaning you can settle in for a good portion of the journey without frequent exits. While the profile is predominantly highway, the final leg will transition to state roads as you approach Bicknell, offering a slight change of pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 358. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 129.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
6
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
4.6 mi into trip|~6m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
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26.3 mi into trip|~32m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
113.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76
Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Bicknell, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.
Odon
113.1 mi in|~2h 7m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
112.4 mi
2h 5m
SR 358
8.2 mi
14m
SR 57
3.5 mi
5m
4th St
2.2 mi
3m
SR 58
0.9 mi
1m
11th Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Freelandville Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
East 116th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 112.4 mi, about 2h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Bicknell, 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
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
22 mi·25 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
38 mi·41 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 76Toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon
10
Turn right onto SR 58
0.9 mi·1 min·SR 58
11
Continue on SR 358
1.8 mi·3 min·SR 358
12
Turn left onto SR 57; SR 358
3.5 mi·5 min·SR 57; SR 358
13
Continue on SR 358
6.4 mi·11 min·SR 358
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 67
2.2 mi·3 min·4th St
15
Continue on SR 67
0.4 mi·44 sec·11th Street
16
Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Freelandville Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto East 3rd Street
0.1 mi·33 sec·East 3rd Street
18
Arrive at destination
East 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1-day drive, you have a lot of flexibility on when to depart. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Bicknell and settle in. The longest stretch on I 69 is over 100 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. While there's only one recommended stop, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition off the interstate towards the end of your trip. This route is direct, so focus on maintaining a steady pace to arrive comfortably.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.6 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.4 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bicknell, 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 129.2 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 112.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.6 mi from Fishers, IN
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.6 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.4 miles.
Arriving in Bicknell, IN
The final approach into Bicknell, 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 Bicknell, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 129.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.55 one way
$35.10 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$19.58
$39.17
premium
$4.15
$21.11
$42.22
diesel
$3.75
$19.07
$38.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
4 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Bloomington, Indiana
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EVBOLT Charging Station
Bloomington, Indiana
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
EV Connect: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.57
$6.20
Efficient EV
32.3
0
$11.30
$5.17
EV Truck/SUV
51.7
0
$18.09
$8.27
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bicknell, IN
Morning
in Bicknell on Saturday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
76°F
Brooklyn, IN
65 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 35m 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 Bicknell, IN covers 129.2 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 358, SR 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.6 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 $17.55 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 129.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Bicknell, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Odon along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
