Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
99.6 mi
160 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
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6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 8m
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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Fairfield, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 99.6 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 116th Street, I 465 South, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.57 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
49.8 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | — | — |
| I 465 South | — | — |
| I 70 | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | — | — |
| Williamsburg Pike | — | — |
| Northwest 5th Street | — | — |
| Richmond Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East 116th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Fairfield, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
495 ft
·
22 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
4
Merge slight left
2.9 mi
·
3 min
5
Keep slight right
1.0 mi
·
1 min
6
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 465 South, I 69 South
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70 East: Dayton
10
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Williamsburg Pike, Tom Raper Way
12
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Williamsburg Pike
13
Continue on Northwest 5th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 5th Street
14
Turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
15
Continue on North D Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North D Street
16
Turn right onto Chester Boulevard
151 ft
·
2 sec
·
Chester Boulevard
17
Continue on North 8th Street
15 mi
·
20 min
·
North 8th Street
18
Continue on Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
19
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
7 min
20
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 101
21
Arrive at your destination
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 49.8 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.8 miles or 1h 6m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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 99.6 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.57 one way
$31.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.17 | $38.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
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: 34.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.46 | $4.78 |
| Efficient EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.8 | 0 | $13.94 | $6.37 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Fairfield, IN
Afternoon in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Ashland, IN
50 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
2 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
2h 13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
99.6 mi in 2h 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East 116th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN is easy. At 2h 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 99.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fishers, IN to Fairfield, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairfield, IN before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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