Origin
Middlebury, IN
Afternoon in Middlebury on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury, 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
3h 12m
Distance
140.9 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury, IN
Sawyer Sutton
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Fishers, IN covers 140.9 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.03 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
70.5 miles from Middlebury, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Lincolnway South | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| SR 37 | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| North Baseline Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| SR 13 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 13
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 13
3
Turn right onto SR 13
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 13
4
Continue on SR 13
244 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Benton Street
5
Continue on SR 13
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 13
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 50
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 50
7
Turn right onto CR 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 43
8
Turn left onto US 6; US 33
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Turn right onto US 33; SR 5
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincolnway South
10
Turn right onto SR 9
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
North Baseline Road
11
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
14
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
15
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
17
Continue on SR 37
12 mi
·
16 min
·
SR 37
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
22
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 70.5 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 31 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 miles or 1h 45m 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 39m
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 Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, IN
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Middlebury, 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 South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Middlebury, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 140.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
Navigation decision point
7
140.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m 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
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m 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
5
140.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
140.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 11m in
|
Lantern Road
Turn left onto Lantern Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.03 one way
$44.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.11 | $54.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.11 | $62.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.79 | $6.76 |
| Efficient EV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.33 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.73 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Huntington, IN
70 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
4 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
3h 12m 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?
140.9 mi in 3h 12m — 36% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: South Strawtown Pike.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on South Strawtown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near SR 13.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 140.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
935 ft
804 ft
Total Climb
173 ft
Total Descent
186 ft
Highest Point
935 ft
~40.3 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 140.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Fishers, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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