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Trip from Fishers, IN to Crothersville, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 44m

Distance

89.3 mi

144 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

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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Downtown Crothersville, IN, IN

Crothersville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Crothersville, IN covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m 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 69, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.96 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.

Midpoint

44.6 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 89.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.7 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 16 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 61.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.3 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
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.
7
20 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue
7
20.2 mi into trip | ~25m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
85.5 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 41 Toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 61.7 mi 1h 6m
I 69 19.3 mi 23m
US 31 3.3 mi 4m
South Emerson Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
East Southport Road 0.5 mi <1m
SR 250 0.3 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Lantern Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 61.7 mi, about 1h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Crothersville, 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

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
12

Merge onto I 65

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 65
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 41 Toward SR 250: Uniontown, Crothersville
14

Turn right onto SR 250

0.3 mi · 39 sec · SR 250
15

Turn left onto US 31

3.3 mi · 4 min · US 31
16

Arrive at destination

US 31

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 44.6 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.7 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 20 miles or 24m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 44.6 miles or 54m 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crothersville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fishers, IN

This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 1h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 61.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.6 mi from Fishers, IN · 54m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beech Grove, IN

45 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

Beech Grove, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edinburgh, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.6 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 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.7 miles.

Arriving in Crothersville, IN

The final approach into Crothersville, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.5

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Seymour, Indiana

0.6 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Seymour, Indiana

0.6 mi

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Culver’s

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.5

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18124052497

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.5

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18125223122

Visit website

Azul Tequila Authentic Mexican Cuisine Seymour IN

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 76.5

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18125198509

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.5

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.5

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 51

Edinburgh, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+18125262376

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.5

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.96 one way

$27.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.33 $30.66
premium $4.89 $17.18 $34.37
diesel $5.61 $19.72 $39.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.8 0 $9.38 $4.29
Efficient EV 22.3 0 $7.81 $3.57
EV Truck/SUV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crothersville, IN

Late night in Crothersville on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Beech Grove, IN

45 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

1h 44m 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 Crothersville, IN covers 89.3 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 69, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.6 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 $13.96 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 89.3 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 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fishers, IN to Crothersville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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