McDonald's
Near the start, right off the route
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+13178420013
Visit websiteLast recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
133.8 mi
215 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
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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Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
The drive from Fishers, IN to Stony Creek, IN covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 37, Marion Road, North 100 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.92 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
66.9 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 58m. Total distance: 133.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from Fishers, IN to Stony Creek, IN covers 133.8 miles and takes about 2h 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto SR 9 / North Mishler Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| Marion Road | 20.1 mi | 23m |
| North 100 West | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Nort Main Street | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| IN-37 | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| West 800 South | 6 mi | 8m |
| Huntington Road | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| North 600 West | 4.8 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Stony Creek, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 37
Merge onto SR 37
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
Continue on SR 37
Continue on SR 9
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
Continue on SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Take the exit onto SR 9
Turn left onto SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Continue on SR 9; SR 205
Continue on SR 9; SR 205
Continue on SR 9
Continue on SR 9
Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
Continue on West Albion Road
Turn right onto North 290 West
Turn left onto US 6
Turn right onto North 600 West
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn right
Arrive at destination
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.
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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Creek, IN than in the middle of the route.
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 133.8 miles and 2h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.9 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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.
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.9 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Fishers, Indiana
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13178421577
Top Coffee Stop
Ligonier, Indiana
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+12602210381
Near the start, right off the route
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+13178420013
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13178421577
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13172195251
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+14632445372
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+13175165978
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+13175372478
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13178494867
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13178272137
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Ligonier, Indiana
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+12602210381
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+13175669132
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Marion, Indiana
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Columbia City, Indiana
+18888074522
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Columbia City, Indiana
+18888074522
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Marion, Indiana
+17656139248
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~11 min detour
Albion, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–11 pm
+12606362654
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$20.92 one way
$41.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $25.75 | $51.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.54 | $59.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.05 | $6.42 |
| Efficient EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.71 | $5.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.73 | $8.56 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Stony Creek on Thursday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
52°F
Huntington, IN
67 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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