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Trip from Milford, IN to Fishers, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 36m

Distance

107.9 mi

174 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 26m ★
6 AM
2h 36m
8 AM
2h 57m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 45m
5 PM
2h 56m
8 PM
2h 30m

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

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Downtown Milford, IN, IN

Milford, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Milford, IN to Fishers, IN covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 37, Southwood Drive, South Higbee Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.87 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

53.9 miles from Milford, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 107.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 36m drive with frequent turns across 107.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Main Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 107.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Emeline Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Emeline Street

Turn right onto West Emeline Street

Navigation decision point

5
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
107.4 mi into trip | ~2h 34m 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
107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 35m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 37 14.8 mi 19m
Southwood Drive 14.4 mi 20m
South Higbee Street 12.2 mi 18m
North Jefferson Street 11.4 mi 16m
SR 13 9.3 mi 11m
Fisher Avenue 8.2 mi 11m
North 500 West 6.4 mi 9m
North 900 West 6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: SR 37 — 14.8 mi, about 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Catherine Street

126 ft · 12 sec · East Catherine Street
2

Turn left onto South Main Street

462 ft · 16 sec · South Main Street
3

Turn right onto West Emeline Street

0.2 mi · 39 sec · West Emeline Street
4

Turn left onto SR 15

12 mi · 18 min · South Higbee Street
5

Turn right onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
6

Turn left onto SR 15

0.5 mi · 44 sec · South Buffalo Street
7

Continue on SR 15

8.2 mi · 11 min · Fisher Avenue
8

Continue on SR 15

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
9

Continue on SR 15

11 mi · 16 min · North Jefferson Street
10

Continue on SR 15

6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
11

Continue on SR 15

0.4 mi · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
12

Continue on SR 15

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Cass Street
13

Continue on SR 15

1.6 mi · 2 min · Cass Street
14

Turn left onto SR 15

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Canal Street
15

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 15

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Wabash Street
16

Turn slight right onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
17

At end of road, turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 41 sec · East Marion Street
18

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19

4.1 mi · 5 min · North 800 West
Use the left lane.
19

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
20

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
21

Continue on SR 13

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 13
22

Continue on SR 13

6.0 mi · 8 min · North 900 West
23

Continue on SR 13

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Anderson Street
24

Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 37; SR 13
25

Continue on SR 13; SR 37

9.3 mi · 11 min · SR 13; SR 37
26

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
27

Continue on SR 37

12 mi · 16 min · SR 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

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.9 miles from Milford, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 14.8 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 24 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 10m

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 Milford, 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 Milford, IN

This is one driving day of about 107.9 miles and 2h 36m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Milford, 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 SR 37 for about 14.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.9 mi from Milford, IN · 1h 20m into the drive

Downtown Sweetser, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sweetser, IN

54 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

North Manchester, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetser, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Milford, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 107.9

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.9

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 107.9

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Don Rigo Mexican Cuisine

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13172195251

Visit website

Tacos Toluca

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14632445372

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 107.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 107.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 107.9

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.87 one way

$33.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $18.52 $37.04
premium $4.89 $20.76 $41.53
diesel $5.61 $23.82 $47.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.44 $4.32
EV Truck/SUV 43.2 0 $15.11 $6.91

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Milford, IN

Evening in Milford on Friday

Local time

8:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Evening in Fishers on Friday

Local time

8:04 PM

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

15 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 36m 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 Milford, IN to Fishers, IN covers 107.9 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 37, Southwood Drive, South Higbee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.9 miles from Milford, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.87 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.

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 107.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Emeline Street): Navigation decision point; at 60.6 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Milford, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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