Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
3:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Smith, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
153.9 mi
248 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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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Smith, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Smith, IN covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, West Western Avenue, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.2 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.06 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
77 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 153.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 153.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and West Western Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 112.2 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 112.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and West Western Avenue. You will hit about 14 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 153.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 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
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~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
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 Smith, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Michigan City along the way.
Michigan City
127.2 mi in
|
~2h 41m
|
via US 31
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 112.2 mi | 2h 17m |
| West Western Avenue | 13 mi | 17m |
| IN-37 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| US 20 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| North Fail Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 112.2 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Smith, 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 onto US 31
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 31
Toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
16
Merge onto US 20; US 31
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 2 West: La Porte
18
Continue on SR 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
West Western Avenue
19
Continue on US 20
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 20
20
Turn right onto North Fail Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
North Fail Road
21
Arrive at destination
North Fail Road
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 77 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.2 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 34 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smith, 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 153.9 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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 112.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77 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 112.2 miles.
Arriving in Smith, IN
The final approach into Smith, 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 Smith, 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
$24.06 one way
$48.12 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.42 | $52.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.62 | $59.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
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: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.16 | $7.39 |
| Efficient EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.47 | $6.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Smith, IN
Afternoon in Smith on Thursday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 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 18m 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 Smith, IN covers 153.9 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, West Western Avenue, 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 77 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 $24.06 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 153.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 Smith, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Michigan City along the way.
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