Origin
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
4:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Saint John, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
176.9 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
★
6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 15m
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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Saint John, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fishers, IN to Saint John, IN covers 176.9 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, New Harmony Road, St John Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 173.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.66 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.5 miles from Fishers, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 173.1 mi | 3h 11m |
| New Harmony Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| St John Road | 1.1 mi | 4m |
| East Boonville New Harmony Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 173.1 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Saint John, 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
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 15
Toward Boonville-New Harmony Road
10
Turn left onto East Boonville New Harmony Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East Boonville New Harmony Road
11
Continue on New Harmony Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
New Harmony Road
12
Turn right onto St John Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
St John Road
13
Arrive at destination
St John Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from Fishers, IN, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.1 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 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint John, 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 176.9 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Fishers, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 173.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 74.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
8
26.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.66 one way
$55.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.04 | $68.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.06 | $78.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| Efficient EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.77 | $11.32 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Saint John, IN
Afternoon in Saint John on Saturday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Alaska, IN
88 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
22 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
3h 21m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 134.2
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 176.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
176.9 mi in 3h 21m, mostly highway — 173.1 mi of that is on I 69.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 173.1 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and New Harmony Road. You will hit about 9 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
6/10
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 176.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 176.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 173.1 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Saint John, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 4.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Saint John, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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