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Trip from Indian Heights, 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

57m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

Downtown Indian Heights, IN, IN

Indian Heights, IN

Yogendra Singh

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 39.4-mile drive from Indian Heights to Fishers, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. The route primarily utilizes US 31 and IN-37, with a short section on Sheridan Avenue, keeping you on well-established roads for most of the journey. With a projected fuel cost of around $6, this is an economical option for a quick transition within the Midwest region. Expect a generally efficient drive, making it a practical choice for a commute or a short hop between these two Indiana locations.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive offers a predominantly fast-paced experience, with 68% of the route being on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.9 miles on US 31, allowing for a steady pace. The road generally maintains a consistent character, prioritizing direct travel over scenic detours. While not a winding or technically challenging route, it provides a clear and direct path, making it easy to navigate.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Tomahawk Boulevard.

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 39.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Tomahawk Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tomahawk Boulevard

Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
22.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
5
30.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
38.9 mi into trip | ~56m in

Take the exit toward 116th Street

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward 116th Street
9
39.1 mi into trip | ~56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Fishers, Conner Prairie

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Indian Heights, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.

Noblesville

22.9 mi in | ~32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 31 19.9 mi 24m
IN-37 6.1 mi 8m
Sheridan Avenue 3.5 mi 4m
Westfield Road 2.6 mi 3m
Little Chicago Road 1.8 mi 3m
West Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
South County Road 00 East West 1 mi 1m
SR 931 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: US 31 — 19.9 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indian Heights, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on Arrowhead Boulevard

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Arrowhead Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Tomahawk Boulevard

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Tomahawk Boulevard
3

Turn left onto SR 931

0.4 mi · 41 sec · South Lafountain Street
4

Continue on SR 931

1.0 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West
5

Continue on SR 931

0.4 mi · 32 sec · North County Road 600 West
6

Take the ramp onto SR 931

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 931
7

Merge onto US 31; SR 28

19 mi · 23 min · US 31; SR 28
8

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
9

Turn left

320 ft · 50 sec
10

Continue on this road

320 ft · 25 sec · this road
11

Turn right onto East 226th Street

270 ft · 9 sec · East 226th Street
12

Turn right onto US 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · US 31
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
14

Turn left onto SR 38

3.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Avenue
15

Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Little Chicago Road
16

Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

120 ft · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road
17

Continue on Little Chicago Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Little Chicago Road
18

Turn left onto SR 32

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
19

Enter roundabout

136 ft · 3 sec
20

Continue

309 ft · 5 sec
21

Continue on SR 32

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Westfield Road
22

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

106 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
23

Continue on Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
24

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38

111 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
25

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
26

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street
27

Turn right onto SR 37

6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37
28

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork

186 ft · 4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie Use the slight right lane.
30

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
31

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
32

Arrive at destination

Lantern Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Indian Heights, IN · 26m into the drive

seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Noblesville, IN

20 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.

Popular next leg

Noblesville, IN to Fishers, IN

7.4 mi · 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Noblesville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cicero, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Indian Heights, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fishers, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fishers, 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

$6.16 one way

$12.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.89 $7.58 $15.16
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 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 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

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

Indian Heights, IN

Late night in Indian Heights on Saturday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Saturday

Local time

1:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

1 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

57m 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 Indian Heights, IN to Fishers, IN covers 39.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 31, IN-37, Sheridan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Indian Heights, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.16 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 39.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.2 miles (Tomahawk Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

On the drive from Indian Heights, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.

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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