This 87.7-mile drive from Guthrie, Indiana to Fishers, Indiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. With 96% of the journey on highways, it’s a straightforward connection between two points in the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick getaway or a commute. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these Indiana locations without needing to plan for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.9 miles from Guthrie, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 87.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 96% of your travel occurring on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 73.2 miles on I 69, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. You'll primarily be navigating I 69 and SR 37, with Guthrie Road marking the beginning of your trip. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and speed rather than winding backroads or frequent scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 73.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SR 37.
Driving Effort6/10
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 87.7 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 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip|~9m in|SR 37
Turn right onto SR 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
12.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
81.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
86.1 mi into trip|~1h 47m 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
86.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
73.2 mi
1h 23m
SR 37
10.5 mi
13m
Guthrie Road
2 mi
7m
IN-37
0.8 mi
<1m
East 116th Street
0.4 mi
1m
Crest Motel Road
0.4 mi
1m
Old State Highway 37
0.1 mi
<1m
Lantern Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 73.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Guthrie Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Guthrie Road
2
Continue on Guthrie Road
1.1 mi·4 min·Guthrie Road
3
Turn right onto Crest Motel Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Crest Motel Road
4
Turn right onto Old State Highway 37
0.1 mi·20 sec·Old State Highway 37
5
Turn right onto SR 37
10 mi·13 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
57 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi·49 sec·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
13
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 50-minute duration for this 87.7-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic, especially as you approach Fishers. With no designated stops in the data, you can easily plan for brief fuel or rest breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I 69 is over 73 miles.
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 43.9 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 19 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.9 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 32m
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 Guthrie, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Guthrie, IN
This is one driving day of about 87.7 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Guthrie, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 73.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.9 mi from Guthrie, IN
· 58m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.21
$4.21
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.67
$3.51
EV Truck/SUV
35.1
0
$12.28
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Guthrie, IN
Late night
in Guthrie on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fishers, IN
Late night
in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
1:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 50m 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 Guthrie, IN to Fishers, IN covers 87.7 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 37, Guthrie Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.9 miles from Guthrie, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.71 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 87.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Guthrie, IN to Fishers, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
