Origin
Fishers, IN
Evening in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Bolivar, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
76 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
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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Bolivar, IN
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Trip Overview
Embark on a 76-mile journey from Fishers, Indiana, to Bolivar, Indiana, a trip that will take approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. This drive is primarily on local roads, with no significant highway mileage, making it a turn-heavy experience. Given its short duration and the nature of the route, it's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, making it an economical option. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, staying within Indiana for the entire duration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 76 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 76-mile route. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including East 116th Street and IN-37, for the majority of your travel. There is no 'longest stretch' to report, indicating frequent turns and changes in direction. This type of driving demands constant attention as you'll be interacting with local traffic and potentially varying speed limits more often than on a highway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and IN-37. You will hit about 12 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 76 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 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 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
47.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
SR 13; SR 15 / South Wabash Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13; SR 15 / South Wabash Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 13 | 37.1 mi | 54m |
| IN-37 | 12.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 37 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Manchester Avenue | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| South Wabash Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Marion Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 950 North | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 13
— 37.1 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Bolivar, 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
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
7
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
8
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 37
9
Turn left onto SR 13
23 mi
·
34 min
·
SR 13
10
Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Marion Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto SR 13
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 13
12
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13; SR 15
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Wabash Street
13
Turn right onto BUS US 24; SR 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Manchester Avenue
14
Turn right onto East 950 North
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East 950 North
15
Arrive at destination
East 950 North
Trip Plan
This 1 hour and 49-minute drive is short enough that you can be quite flexible with your departure time. Since there are no designated stops and the longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the turn-heavy nature, you can easily make spontaneous stops as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between local roads, and consider filling up before you leave Fishers to ensure you have plenty for the 76 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $12 is quite manageable, so budgeting for this is straightforward.
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 38 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.1 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 17 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 52m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bolivar, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 76 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 13 for about 37.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Fishers, IN · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bolivar, IN
The final approach into Bolivar, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.88 one way
$23.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.05 | $26.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.63 | $29.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.98 | $3.65 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Bolivar, IN
Evening in Bolivar on Thursday
Local time
6:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Elwood, IN
38 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 49m 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 Bolivar, IN covers 76 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 13, IN-37, SR 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 38 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 $11.88 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 76 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 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.
The route from Fishers, IN to Bolivar, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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