The drive from Fishers, IN to Austin, IN covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 69, South Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 66 miles on I 65.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.45 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
46.2 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 92.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 92.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 66 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 66 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 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.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
6
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
20 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
20.2 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
89.8 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 36
Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
66 mi
1h 11m
I 69
19.3 mi
23m
South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
4m
US 31
1.9 mi
2m
East Southport Road
0.5 mi
<1m
West Booe Road
0.3 mi
1m
East 116th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Lantern Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 66 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Austin, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft·21 sec·Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
4
Merge onto I 69
2.9 mi·3 min·I 69
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on I 69
15 mi·18 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward Emerson AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi·4 min·South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi·52 sec·East Southport Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
12
Merge onto I 65
66 mi·1 hr 11 min·I 65
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 36Toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 31
1.9 mi·2 min·US 31
15
Turn left onto West Booe Road
0.3 mi·1 min·West Booe Road
16
Arrive at destination
West Booe Road
Trip Plan
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 46.2 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.2 miles or 55m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Austin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fishers, IN
This is one driving day of about 92.4 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 66 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.2 mi from Fishers, IN
· 55m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.7
0
$9.70
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.1
0
$8.09
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.94
$5.91
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 15, 2026
Origin
Fishers, IN
Morning
in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Austin, IN
Morning
in Austin on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Beech Grove, IN
46 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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
1h 47m 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 Austin, IN covers 92.4 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 69, South Emerson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.2 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 $14.45 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fishers, IN to Austin, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
