Origin
Mishawaka, IN
Morning in Mishawaka on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mishawaka, IN to Fishers, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 56m
Distance
136.1 mi
219 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 45m
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6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mishawaka, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mishawaka, IN to Fishers, IN covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, South Michigan Street, IN-37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.28 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
68 miles from Mishawaka, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 56m highway drive covering 136.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and South Michigan Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.6 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 86.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and South Michigan Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 136.1 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
5
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m 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
126.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 42m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
135.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m 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
135.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m 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.
Between Mishawaka, IN and Fishers, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Noblesville.
Indianapolis
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
Noblesville
119.6 mi in
|
~2h 30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 86.6 mi | 1h 47m |
| South Michigan Street | 24.9 mi | 29m |
| IN-37 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mishawaka, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 933
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Way East
2
Turn left onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on Union Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Street
4
Continue on Bremen Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bremen Highway
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward US 20 West
6
Merge onto US 20
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
8
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi
·
29 min
·
South Michigan Street
9
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
10
Turn slight right
512 ft
·
6 sec
11
Continue on US 31
85 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 31
12
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
13
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
14
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
15
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
16
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
18
Turn left onto SR 38
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
19
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
20
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
21
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Chicago Road
22
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Road
23
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
24
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
25
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
26
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
27
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
28
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
29
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
30
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
31
Turn right onto SR 37
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IN-37
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
35
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
36
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 68 miles from Mishawaka, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68 miles or 1h 25m 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 19m
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 Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka, IN
This is one driving day of about 136.1 miles and 2h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mishawaka, 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 US 31 for about 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68 mi from Mishawaka, IN · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68 miles from Mishawaka, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.6 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.28 one way
$42.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.36 | $46.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.19 | $52.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.05 | $60.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.29 | $6.53 |
| Efficient EV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.4 | 0 | $19.05 | $8.71 |
Gas CO2
48 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
Morning in Fishers on Wednesday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
8 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
2h 56m 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 Mishawaka, IN to Fishers, IN covers 136.1 miles and takes about 2h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, South Michigan Street, IN-37. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Mishawaka, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.28 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 is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 136.1 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 126.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Mishawaka, IN and Fishers, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Noblesville.
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