Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
108.2 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: Guilherme Simão
The drive from Fishers, IN to Madison, IN covers 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 116th Street, I 465 South, I 74 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.70 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 108.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
The drive from Fishers, IN to Madison, IN is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Madison, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 116th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 465 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 74 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 421 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Ireland Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Michigan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Madison, IN.
Start on Lantern Road
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Keep slight right
Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Take the exit slight right toward US 421: Greensburg
Turn right
Continue straight
Turn right onto North Ireland Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn slight right onto South Michigan Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left
Turn right onto South Adams Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Continue on Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Turn left onto West Street
Turn left
Arrive at your 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, 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 108.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.1 mi from Fishers, IN · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 54.1 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Madison, 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 Madison, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$14.70 one way
$29.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| premium | $4.15 | $17.68 | $35.36 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $15.97 | $31.95 |
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: 37.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| Efficient EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.47 | $4.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.3 | 0 | $15.15 | $6.92 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Madison on Saturday
Local time
1:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
76°F
Cincinnati, OH
54 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.
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