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Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
105 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
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Bourbon, IN
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The drive from Fishers, IN to Bourbon, IN covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, SR 25, SR 331 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.42 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
52.5 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and SR 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.5 miles on US 31.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and SR 25. You will hit about 15 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.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 68.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| SR 25 | 9.6 mi | 14m |
| SR 331 | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| IN-37 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| East Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 602 East 9th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Bourbon, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 37
Merge onto SR 37
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
Continue on SR 38
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 31
Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31
Turn straight onto SR 14; SR 25
Turn right onto SR 14; SR 25
Continue on SR 14; SR 25
Turn left onto SR 25
Turn left onto SR 331
Turn left onto West Center Street
Arrive at destination
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bourbon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 2h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.5 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 52.5 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 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.
The final approach into Bourbon, 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 Bourbon, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.42 one way
$32.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.21 | $40.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.18 | $46.37 |
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: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| Efficient EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.19 | $4.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Fishers on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Bourbon on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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