Origin
Hartford, IN
Afternoon in Hartford on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, IN to Fishers, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, IN
Jay Brand
Fishers, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Hartford to Fishers is 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m via US 421 and US 50, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a single-day journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical and efficient way to travel between these two points without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Hartford, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 39.8 mi | 44m |
| South Buckeye Street | 22.4 mi | 33m |
| US 50 | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| I 69 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| Cole Lane | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| West Perry Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 39.8 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Hartford Ridge Road
40 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hartford Ridge Road
2
Turn right onto Hartford Pike
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hartford Pike
3
Turn left onto Nelson Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nelson Road
4
Continue on Cole Lane
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Cole Lane
5
Turn left onto US 50
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50
6
Continue on US 50
17 mi
·
22 min
·
US 50
7
Continue on US 50; US 421
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Perry Street
8
Turn right onto US 421
22 mi
·
33 min
·
South Buckeye Street
9
Continue on US 421; SR 46
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Ireland Street
11
Turn left onto US 421
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 421
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 421
13
Take the ramp onto US 421
39 mi
·
41 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
19
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.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
23
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration and $16 fuel cost, this is an easy one-day trip. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon from Hartford will give you plenty of daylight to reach Fishers. There are no designated stops in the data, so you can be flexible with breaks; however, remember the longest stretch is nearly 40 miles on US 421, so plan your stops accordingly before you hit that segment if needed. Given the relatively short distance, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best.
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 51.6 miles from Hartford, IN, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 16m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Hartford, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Hartford, IN
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hartford, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Hartford, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 47.2 and 102.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
7
86.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
|
US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
8
101.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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
102.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.13 one way
$32.27 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.71 | $35.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.86 | $39.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
1:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
52 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
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 71% highway share, so expect a good amount of time on faster roads. The longest stretch without a major interruption is 39.8 miles on US 421. You'll experience a highway-focused drive for much of the journey, which generally means consistent speeds and fewer complex intersections. The character of the road will transition between the efficiency of the highway and segments on roads like South Buckeye Street, offering a mix of speeds but remaining predominantly geared towards straightforward travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and South Buckeye Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.2 miles in near US 421.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 103.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 47.2 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 103.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hartford, IN to Fishers, IN covers 103.2 miles and takes about 2h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, South Buckeye Street, US 50. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Hartford, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.13 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 103.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.2 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.1 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hartford, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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