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Trip from Fort Branch, IN to Fishers, IN

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

170.1 mi

274 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m

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

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Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Branch, IN to Fishers, IN covers 170.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, State Road 168, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 160.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.84 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

85 miles from Fort Branch, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 15m highway drive covering 170.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and State Road 168. The longest continuous stretch is about 160.1 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 160.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and State Road 168. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near SR 168 / West Park Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (SR 168 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 168 / West Park Street

At end of road, turn right onto SR 168 / West Park Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
164.3 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
168.5 mi into trip | ~3h 12m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
7
169.3 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in

Take the exit toward 116th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 205 Toward 116th Street

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 160.1 mi 2h 57m
State Road 168 7.7 mi 13m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
West Park Street 0.4 mi <1m
East 116th Street 0.4 mi 1m
North West Street 0.1 mi <1m
Lantern Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 160.1 mi, about 2h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Branch, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on North West Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North West Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto SR 168

0.4 mi · 46 sec · West Park Street
3

Continue on SR 168

7.7 mi · 13 min · State Road 168
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

144 mi · 2 hr 37 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
12

Arrive at destination

Lantern 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 85 miles from Fort Branch, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 160.1 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85 miles or 1h 39m 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 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Branch, 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 Fort Branch, IN

This is one driving day of about 170.1 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Branch, 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 160.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85 mi from Fort Branch, IN · 1h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

85 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 85 miles from Fort Branch, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 160.1 miles.

Arriving in Fishers, IN

The final approach into Fishers, 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 Fishers, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

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 35.2
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

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 11.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.84 one way

$51.67 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $28.48 $56.96
premium $4.80 $32.11 $64.22
diesel $5.64 $37.79 $75.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

College Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Huck's - Tesla Supercharger

Washington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomington, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Greenwood, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 Non-Networked: 3 Electrify America: 3 ChargePoint Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 eVgo Network: 1 LOOP: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51 0 $17.86 $8.16
Efficient EV 42.5 0 $14.88 $6.80
EV Truck/SUV 68 0 $23.81 $10.89

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Fort Branch, IN

Morning in Fort Branch on Tuesday

Local time

8:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Tuesday

Local time

9:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

18 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

3h 15m 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 Fort Branch, IN to Fishers, IN covers 170.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, State Road 168, IN-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 85 miles from Fort Branch, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 170.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (SR 168 / West Park Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Fort Branch, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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