Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Rochester, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
85.7 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
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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Rochester, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Rochester, IN covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.5 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.40 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
42.8 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 85.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 85.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and IN-37. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.5 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 18 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 68.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 12 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.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 85.7 miles you will encounter 12 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 68.5 mi | 1h 24m |
| IN-37 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| East Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Westfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 68.5 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Rochester, 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
69 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
US 31
15
Turn right onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
16
Turn straight onto SR 14; SR 25
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right
120 ft
·
8 sec
18
Arrive at 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 42.8 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rochester, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 85.7 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 68.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.8 mi from Fishers, IN · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 42.8 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 68.5 miles.
Arriving in Rochester, IN
The final approach into Rochester, 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
$13.40 one way
$26.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.92 | $37.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.11 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.3 | 0 | $12.00 | $5.48 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Rochester, IN
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
17 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 51m 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 Rochester, IN covers 85.7 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, IN-37, Sheridan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.8 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 $13.40 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Fishers, IN to Rochester, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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