Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Burlington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
51.4 mi
83 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Burlington, IN
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Burlington, IN covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 29, Sheridan Avenue, State Road 38 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on SR 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.04 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 51.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Fishers, IN to Burlington, IN covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m, 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 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 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 17 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 Effort
6/10
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 51.4 miles you will encounter 17 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
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
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
SR 38 / Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto SR 38 / Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 29 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 8.1 mi | 12m |
| State Road 38 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| IN-37 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| US 421 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| South Pike Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| East Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 1150 E | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 29
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Burlington, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4
Merge onto SR 37
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
IN-37
6
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
7
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Conner Street
8
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Westfield Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
10
Continue on SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
11
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
Sheridan Avenue
12
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
13
Continue on SR 38
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
State Road 38
14
Turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 6th Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Sherman Street
18
Continue on SR 38
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 38
19
Turn right onto SR 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1150 E
20
Continue on SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 38
21
Turn right onto SR 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1000 East
22
Continue on SR 38
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
N 1000 E
23
Continue on SR 38
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Pike Street
24
Turn left onto SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
25
Turn right onto US 421
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 421
26
Continue on SR 29
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 29
27
Turn right onto SR 22
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 22
28
Arrive at destination
SR 22
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.7 mi from Fishers, IN · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.7 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, IN
The final approach into Burlington, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.04 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.50 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.20 | $3.29 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Burlington, IN
Afternoon in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 17m 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 Burlington, IN covers 51.4 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 29, Sheridan Avenue, State Road 38. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.7 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 $8.04 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 51.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 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.
The route from Fishers, IN to Burlington, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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