Cafe Noricha
Near the start, right off the route
Noblesville, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13177626262
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
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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Gulivoire Park, IN
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The drive from Fishers, IN to Gulivoire Park, IN covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, IN-37, Sheridan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.84 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
63.5 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 110.5 mi | 2h 15m |
| IN-37 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| East Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pulling Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old US 31 South | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Westfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Gulivoire Park, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 37
Merge onto SR 37
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
Continue on SR 38
Enter roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue
Continue on Sheridan Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 31
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto Kern Road
Turn left onto Old US 31 South
Turn right onto Pulling Street
Turn left onto Fellows Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulivoire Park, IN than in the middle of the route.
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 126.9 miles and 2h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Noblesville, Indiana
Near the start, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13177626262
Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate
Fishers, Indiana
Bica Café
Noblesville, Indiana
Top Coffee Stop
Kokomo, Indiana
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17657803094
F-Bomb Energy
Kokomo, Indiana
Ivy Terra Plant Cafe
Plymouth, Indiana
Near the start, right off the route
Noblesville, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13177626262
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+13178637530
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+13178420013
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Noblesville, Indiana
Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm
+13177642555
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Rochester, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+15742235043
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Argos, Indiana
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+15748926080
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13178421577
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+13175781987
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–4 pm
+17657803094
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+17652527750
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Plymouth, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17654197958
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+13175669132
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: 12–5 pm
+17654526224
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
South Bend, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+15742864193
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Plymouth, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Bunker Hill, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Kokomo, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rochester, Indiana
+18668167584
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Rochester, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
Around the midpoint, short detour
Rochester, Indiana
+18333994638
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Argos, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+15748926845
Later in the drive, ~10 min detour
Rochester, Indiana
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
+15742237884
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5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 126 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Enter roundabout onto SR 38 / Sheridan Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight right at fork toward Kern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$19.84 one way
$39.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $21.78 | $43.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Gulivoire Park on Saturday
Local time
4:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
126.9 mi in 2h 42m, mostly highway — 110.5 mi of that is on US 31.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 15 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.
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 126.9 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 126.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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