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Trip from Fishers, IN to Fish Lake, IN

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Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

137.4 mi

221 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 47m ★
6 AM
2h 59m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 8m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m

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

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Fishers, IN

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Fish Lake, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Fish Lake, IN covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, Pierce Road, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.1 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.48 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

68.7 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 58m highway drive covering 137.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and Pierce Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.1 miles on US 31.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Pierce Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 13 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

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

5
10.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | Sheridan Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Fish Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.

La Porte

120.3 mi in | ~2h 32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 105.1 mi 2h 8m
Pierce Road 16.7 mi 24m
IN-37 6.3 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 6.3 mi 9m
East Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
East 116th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Westfield Road 0.1 mi <1m
Lantern Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 105.1 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Fish Lake, 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

4.7 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward US 31 North: Kokomo
14

Merge onto US 31

105 mi · 2 hr 8 min · US 31
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
16

Turn left onto SR 4

12 mi · 18 min · Pierce Road
17

Continue on SR 4

4.4 mi · 6 min · Pierce Road
18

Turn left onto South Longshore Drive

35 ft · 1 sec · South Longshore Drive
19

Arrive at destination

South Longshore Drive

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.7 miles or 1h 29m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fish Lake, 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 137.4 miles and 2h 58m.

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 US 31 for about 105.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.7 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 29m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

69 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.7 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 US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.1 miles.

Arriving in Fish Lake, IN

The final approach into Fish Lake, 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 Fish Lake, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $20 near mile 137.4
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.48 one way

$42.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.59 $47.17
premium $4.89 $26.44 $52.88
diesel $5.61 $30.34 $60.67

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Switch Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Fishers, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Kokomo, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer-Meijer 154 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

7351 Shadeland Station Way

Indianapolis, IN

LOOP

4 DCFC

Fishers

Fishers, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Kokomo

Kokomo, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Rochester

Rochester, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Ed Martin Nissan - Fishers

Fishers, IN

NAYAX_ENERGY

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 EV Connect: 4 Non-Networked: 2 Tesla: 2 LOOP: 1 Electrify America: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 CHARGELAB: 1 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.2 0 $14.43 $6.60
Efficient EV 34.4 0 $12.02 $5.50
EV Truck/SUV 55 0 $19.24 $8.79

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 5 days ago

Origin

Fishers, IN

Evening in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

8:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fish Lake, IN

Evening in Fish Lake on Tuesday

Local time

7:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

2h 58m 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 Fish Lake, IN covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Pierce Road, IN-37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 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 $21.48 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Fish Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.

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