McDonald's
Near the start, right off the route
Fishers, Indiana
Hours: 5 am–1 pm
+13178420013
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Utah, IN
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The drive from Fishers, IN to Utah, IN covers 101.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 421, I 69, SR 48 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.8 miles on US 421. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.87 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
50.8 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 101.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 101.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.8 miles on US 421.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
300 ft
Total Descent
641 ft
Highest Point
999 ft
~65.3 mi in
Elevation Range
524 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 101.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 62.8 mi | 1h 8m |
| I 69 | 16.2 mi | 19m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Green Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Utah, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Continue on I 69
Take the exit onto US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
Take the exit
Turn right onto SR 101
Turn left onto SR 48
Turn right onto SR 148
Turn right onto US 50
Turn left onto George Street
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 22 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, 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 101.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Fishers, IN · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.8 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 421 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.8 miles.
The final approach into Utah, 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 Utah, 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
La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Indianapolis, Indiana
Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC
Indianapolis, Indiana
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, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13175772689
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm
+13174368186
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13174059395
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+13175372478
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+13178971042
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Indianapolis, Indiana
Hours: 11 am–10 pm
+13178272137
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Carmel, Indiana
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+13175669132
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.42 | $34.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.53 | $39.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fishers on Friday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Utah on Friday
Local time
8:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
66°F
Greensburg, IN
51 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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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