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Trip from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

64.5 mi

104 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Downtown Peru, IN, IN

Peru, IN

Nando Freitas

Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m 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 69 North, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 64.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 64.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 116th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Peru, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 116th Street
I 69 North
IN-37
East Conner Street
Westfield Road
Sheridan Avenue
US 31 North
US-31

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 Peru, IN.

1

Start on Lantern Road

495 ft · 22 sec · Lantern Road
2

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 116th Street
3

Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4

Merge slight left onto IN-37

2.3 mi · 3 min · IN-37
5

Merge slight left onto IN-37

0.6 mi · 56 sec · IN-37
6

Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
7

Turn left onto East Conner Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
8

Continue on Westfield Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Sheridan Avenue

36 ft · 1 sec · Sheridan Avenue
10

Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Avenue
11

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sheridan Avenue

154 ft · 3 sec · Sheridan Avenue
12

Exit the roundabout onto Sheridan Avenue

4.7 mi · 6 min · Sheridan Avenue
13

Take the ramp left toward US 31 North: Kokomo

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 31 North: Kokomo
14

Merge slight left

46 mi · 55 min
15

Turn right onto Business US-31

2.1 mi · 4 min · Business US-31
16

Turn straight

262 ft · 12 sec
17

Turn slight right onto West Main Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
18

Turn right onto South Broadway

49 ft · 2 sec · South Broadway
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.2 mi from Fishers, IN · 43m into the drive

seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Noblesville, IN

32 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

Noblesville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Noblesville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.2 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Peru, IN

The final approach into Peru, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.08 one way

$20.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.07 $22.14
premium $4.89 $12.41 $24.82
diesel $5.61 $14.24 $28.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.3 0 $6.77 $3.10
Efficient EV 16.1 0 $5.64 $2.58
EV Truck/SUV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Morning in Fishers on Thursday

Local time

7:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Peru, IN

Morning in Peru on Thursday

Local time

7:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

18 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

1h 27m 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 Peru, IN covers 64.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 116th Street, I 69 North, IN-37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.2 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 $10.08 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.
The drive from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fishers, IN to Peru, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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