Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Howard, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
95 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
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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Howard, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Howard, IN covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 32, US 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.85 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
47.5 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 95 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 95 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 32. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.3 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 32. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95 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 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 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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.
6
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
6
32.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 140
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
6
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fishers, IN and Howard, IN, road signs point toward Crawfordsville, Illinois and Attica.
Crawfordsville
32.1 mi in
|
~38m
Illinois
49.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Attica
73.3 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 23.3 mi | 24m |
| SR 32 | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| US 41 | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| I 465 | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 65 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| I 865 | 5 mi | 5m |
| West State Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| I 69 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 23.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Howard, 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
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
8
Continue on I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 865
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 865
Exit 25
Toward I 865 West: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 65; US 52
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 65; US 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 140
Toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
12
Turn left onto SR 32
17 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 32
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 74 West: Peoria, Illinois
14
Merge onto I 74
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 74
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 15
Toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
16
Turn left onto US 41
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 41
17
Turn right onto SR 234
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1100 South
18
Continue on SR 234
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on SR 234
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Street
20
Turn left onto South 600 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 600 West
21
Continue on County Road 700W
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 700W
22
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
23
Turn right onto County Road 1025N
421 ft
·
18 sec
·
County Road 1025N
24
Arrive at destination
County Road 1025N
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 47.5 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Howard, 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 95 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.5 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.5 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Howard, IN
The final approach into Howard, 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 Howard, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.85 one way
$29.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.31 | $32.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.97 | $41.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.5 | 0 | $9.98 | $4.56 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.31 | $3.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Howard, IN
Evening in Howard on Thursday
Local time
8:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m 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 Howard, IN covers 95 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 32, US 41. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $14.85 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 95 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.
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 16.4 miles (I 865): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Fishers, IN and Howard, IN, road signs point toward Crawfordsville, Illinois and Attica.
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