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Trip from Fishers, IN to Monticello, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

93.2 mi

150 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Downtown Monticello, IN, IN

Monticello, IN

Giuseppe Di Maria

Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Monticello, IN covers 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 465 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.57 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

46.6 miles from Fishers, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 93.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.

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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Fishers, IN to Monticello, IN is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Monticello, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 116th Street
I 465 South
I 465 West
I 865 West
US 52 West
SR 43
North River Road
West 3rd Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Monticello, 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

0.2 mi · 23 sec · I 465 South, I 69 South
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 465 West
8

Continue straight

11 mi · 12 min
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago

5.0 mi · 5 min · I 865 West: Chicago
10

Merge slight left

12 mi · 13 min
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 52 West
12

Keep slight left

0.1 mi · 10 sec
13

Merge slight left

36 mi · 39 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

0.3 mi · 45 sec · SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
15

Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

233 ft · 6 sec · SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
16

Turn straight onto North River Road

7.2 mi · 12 min · North River Road
17

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street
18

Turn left onto South 300 East

9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
19

Turn right

2.7 mi · 4 min
20

Turn left onto North Railroad Street East

180 ft · 11 sec · North Railroad Street East
21

Arrive at your destination

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 46.6 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 58m 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.6 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 Monticello, 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 93.2 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.6 mi from Fishers, IN · 58m into the drive

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

47 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

Carmel, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zionsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.6 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Monticello, IN

The final approach into Monticello, 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

$14.57 one way

$29.14 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.00 $32.00
premium $4.89 $17.94 $35.87
diesel $5.61 $20.58 $41.15

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: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.79 $4.47
Efficient EV 23.3 0 $8.16 $3.73
EV Truck/SUV 37.3 0 $13.05 $5.96

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Friday

Local time

11:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Monticello, IN

Morning in Monticello on Friday

Local time

11:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

18 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 56m 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 Monticello, IN covers 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 56m 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 465 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.6 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 $14.57 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 Monticello, IN is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Monticello, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fishers, IN to Monticello, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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