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Trip from Fishers, IN to Shelbyville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

38.9 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 43m ★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m

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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city in Indiana, United States

Shelbyville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fishers, IN to Shelbyville, IN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 47m 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 $6.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 38.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Shelbyville, IN is easy. At 47m 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 Shelbyville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East 116th Street
I 465 South
I 74 East
SR 9 North
North Riley Highway
North Harrison Street
Public Square
South Harrison 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 Shelbyville, 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

12 mi · 14 min · I 465 South, I 69 South
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

0.1 mi · 16 sec · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
8

Keep slight left to continue on I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

20 mi · 22 min · I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
9

Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville

0.1 mi · 14 sec · SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
10

Keep slight right

0.2 mi · 21 sec
11

Turn straight onto North Riley Highway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · North Riley Highway
12

Turn left onto North Riley Highway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
13

Turn left

108 ft · 3 sec
14

Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
15

Continue on North Harrison Street

0.4 mi · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square

400 ft · 7 sec · Public Square
17

Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South Harrison Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.5 mi from Fishers, IN · 23m into the drive

included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warren Park, IN

19 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

Brent Woods, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Warren Park, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Shelbyville, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Shelbyville, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.08 one way

$12.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.68 $13.35
premium $4.89 $7.49 $14.97
diesel $5.61 $8.59 $17.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.7 0 $4.08 $1.87
Efficient EV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
EV Truck/SUV 15.6 0 $5.45 $2.49

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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

Late night in Fishers on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Shelbyville, IN

Late night in Shelbyville on Saturday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

20 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

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 Shelbyville, IN covers 38.9 miles and takes about 47m 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 74 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.5 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 $6.08 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 Shelbyville, IN is easy. At 47m 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 Shelbyville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Fishers, IN to Shelbyville, 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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