Trip from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 0m ★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

Downtown Fishers, IN, IN

Fishers, IN

Quang Nguyen Vinh

Downtown Aurora, IN, IN

Aurora, IN

Raul Kozenevski

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Fishers to Aurora, you are looking at a straightforward 102-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $15 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway within Indiana. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major thoroughfares, as the route is heavily highway-focused. Because both cities are firmly within the Midwest, you can expect a familiar landscape as you traverse the state. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, the simplicity of this drive makes it an easy addition to your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highly efficient transit, as 98% of this trip is comprised of highway driving. You will navigate a combination of I-69, US 421, and SR 48 to reach your destination. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 62.8-mile stretch on US 421, which serves as the backbone of your drive. Because the route relies so heavily on major roads, you will experience a consistent pace throughout the journey. It is a practical, highway-focused drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding secondary roads, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 116th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,046 ft 487 ft

Total Climb

364 ft

Total Descent

694 ft

Highest Point

1,046 ft

~63.7 mi in

Elevation Range

559 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 116th Street Unavailable Refreshing
I 465 South Unavailable Refreshing
I 74 East Unavailable Refreshing
SR 101 Unavailable Refreshing
Green Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
Importing Street Unavailable Refreshing
Mechanic Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 116th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Aurora, IN.

1

Start on Lantern Road

495 ft · 22 sec · Lantern Road
2

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East 116th Street
3

Take the ramp slight right

0.4 mi · 57 sec
4

Merge slight left

2.9 mi · 3 min
5

Keep slight right

1.0 mi · 1 min
6

Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

12 mi · 14 min · I 465 South, I 69 South
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

0.2 mi · 32 sec · SR 101: Sunman, Milan
10

Turn right

6.2 mi · 9 min
11

Turn left

10 mi · 17 min
12

Turn right

5.1 mi · 9 min
13

Turn right onto Green Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Green Boulevard
14

Turn left onto Importing Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Importing Street
15

Turn right onto Mechanic Street

262 ft · 13 sec · Mechanic Street
16

Turn right

62 ft · 5 sec
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best fits your itinerary. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, as the duration is manageable without a break. However, keep in mind that the 62.8-mile stretch on US 421 will be your longest period of uninterrupted driving, so ensure you have your podcasts or music queued up before you leave Fishers. Because the entire trip covers just over 100 miles, you can easily complete the round trip in one day if needed. Always check your fuel levels before merging onto the highway sections to ensure you stay within your $15 estimated budget for the trip.

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 51 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, 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 102 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 4m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Aurora, IN

The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.49 one way

$30.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $17.08 $34.16
premium $4.80 $19.26 $38.51
diesel $5.64 $22.66 $45.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Monday

Local time

4:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Aurora, IN

Late night in Aurora on Monday

Local time

4:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

21 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

2h 8m 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 Aurora, IN covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 116th Street, I 465 South, I 74 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $15.49 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.
The drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fishers, IN to Aurora, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 487 ft to 1,046 ft elevation with about 364 ft of total climbing.

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