Trip from Fishers, IN to Burns Harbor, IN

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Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

162.7 mi

262 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 57m ★

6 AM

3h 8m

8 AM

3h 31m

10 AM

3h 16m

12 PM

3h 14m

3 PM

3h 18m

5 PM

3h 30m

8 PM

3h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Burns Harbor, IN covers 162.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 465, Borman Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.8 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.44 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

81.4 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 162.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 465. The longest continuous stretch is about 129.8 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 129.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. 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 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 162.7 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 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 151.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

16.4 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 865

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865 toward I 865 West: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago

151.6 mi into trip | ~2h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

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 259B Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...

152.5 mi into trip | ~2h 49m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo,...

158.4 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage

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 19 Toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage

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 Burns Harbor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.

Detroit

151.6 mi in | ~2h 48m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 65	129.8 mi	2h 21m
I 465	10.9 mi	12m
Borman Expressway	5.7 mi	7m
I 865	5 mi	5m
I 69	4.1 mi	5m
Crisman Road	2 mi	3m
South Boundary Road	0.4 mi	1m
W Street	0.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 65 — 129.8 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Burns Harbor, IN.

Start on Lantern Road

494 ft · 21 sec · Lantern Road

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East 116th Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto I 69

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 69

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 69

Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 465 West

Continue on I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 465

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 865

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 865

Exit 25 Toward I 865 West: Chicago

Merge onto I 65; US 52

12 mi · 13 min · I 65; US 52

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 52

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 52

Exit 141 Toward US 52 West

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 9 sec

Merge onto I 65

118 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 65

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 259B Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Toledo, Detroit

Merge onto I 80; I 94; US 6

5.7 mi · 7 min · Borman Expressway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 19 Toward SR 249: Port of Indiana, Portage Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 249

2.0 mi · 3 min · Crisman Road

Continue on George Nelson Drive

0.3 mi · 49 sec · George Nelson Drive

Turn right onto North Loop Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · North Loop Drive

Turn left onto South Boundary Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Boundary Road

Continue on W Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · W Street

Turn left onto 10th Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 10th Street

Turn right onto R Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · R Street

Arrive at destination

R Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 81.4 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.8 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 81.4 miles or 1h 31m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burns Harbor, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 162.7 miles and 3h 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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 129.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.4 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orland Park, IL

81 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

Orland Park, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orland Park, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.4 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 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129.8 miles.

Arriving in Burns Harbor, IN

The final approach into Burns Harbor, 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 Burns Harbor, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.44 one way

$50.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$27.93	$55.86
premium	$4.89	$31.31	$62.62
diesel	$5.61	$35.92	$71.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.8	$17.08	$7.81
Efficient EV	40.7	$14.24	$6.51
EV Truck/SUV	65.1	$22.78	$10.41

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 18 hours ago

Origin

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Wednesday

Local time

6:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 to 17 mph 56% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Burns Harbor, IN

Late night in Burns Harbor on Wednesday

Local time

5:27 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 15 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 10:47AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

3h 8m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fishers, IN to Burns Harbor, IN covers 162.7 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, I 465, Borman Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.4 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 $25.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from Fishers, IN to Burns Harbor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.

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