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Trip from Fishers, IN to Simonton Lake, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

150.9 mi

243 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Simonton Lake, IN covers 150.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 31, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.7 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.59 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

75.5 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 13m. Total distance: 150.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 13m highway drive covering 150.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.7 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 21 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 111.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. You will hit about 13 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 150.9 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 Simonton Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.

Elkhart

127 mi in | ~2h 40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 111.7 mi 2h 17m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway 12.9 mi 14m
IN-37 6.3 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 6.3 mi 9m
South Nappanee Street 4.8 mi 7m
Cassopolis Street 3.6 mi 5m
Bristol Street 1.7 mi 2m
East Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 111.7 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Simonton 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

112 mi · 2 hr 17 min · US 31
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
16

Merge onto US 20

13 mi · 14 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 19 North: Elkhart
18

Turn straight onto SR 19

4.8 mi · 7 min · South Nappanee Street
19

Continue on SR 19

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bristol Street
20

Turn left onto SR 19

3.6 mi · 5 min · Cassopolis Street
21

Arrive at destination

SR 19

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.5 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 33 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.5 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Simonton 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 150.9 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.5 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 37m into the drive

town in Carroll County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Flora, IN

75 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

Indian Heights, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Flora, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.5 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 111.7 miles.

Arriving in Simonton Lake, IN

The final approach into Simonton 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 Simonton 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.59 one way

$47.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.90 $51.81
premium $4.89 $29.04 $58.08
diesel $5.61 $33.32 $66.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.3 0 $15.84 $7.24
Efficient EV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.04
EV Truck/SUV 60.4 0 $21.13 $9.66

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Evening in Fishers on Thursday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 2 to 9 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Simonton Lake, IN

Evening in Simonton Lake on Thursday

Local time

8:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

13 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

3h 13m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Simonton Lake, IN covers 150.9 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway, 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 75.5 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 $23.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.9 miles you will encounter 13 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.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Simonton Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.

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