This 75.6-mile drive from Nashville, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, is a straightforward 1 hour and 19-minute trip perfect for a single day. With no highway driving, you'll stick to local roads like North Van Buren Street, West Washington Street, and IN-135 for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $11, making it an economical option. This drive is ideal for a relaxed day trip, allowing plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and arrive without feeling rushed. Both your starting and ending points are within the Midwest region, offering a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.6 miles from Nashville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 63.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 75.6-mile excursion. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through communities and along state routes for the full duration. This means you'll encounter more frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between different road types within towns and rural areas. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll likely be engaged with the driving throughout the 1 hour and 19-minute journey, experiencing the local landscape more directly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and IN-135. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 39.3 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
39.3 mi into trip|~1h in|US 31
Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
9
39.4 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|US 31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31 toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
6
57.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
61.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
62.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
21.9 mi
26m
IN-135
21.5 mi
32m
North Van Buren Street
12.3 mi
18m
South Meridian Street
3 mi
4m
South East Street
1.1 mi
1m
IN-37
0.8 mi
<1m
East Edgewood Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
US 31
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 21.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nashville, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 135
12 mi·18 min·North Van Buren Street
3
Turn slight left onto SR 135
0.3 mi·26 sec·SR 135
4
Turn right onto SR 135; SR 252
0.3 mi·23 sec·West Washington Street
5
Turn straight onto SR 135; SR 252
22 mi·32 min·IN-135;IN-252
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SR 135
3.0 mi·4 min·South Meridian Street
7
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
0.5 mi·54 sec·East Edgewood Avenue
8
Turn left onto US 31
1.1 mi·1 min·South East Street
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp onto US 31
0.1 mi·13 sec·US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 NorthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 31
0.3 mi·37 sec·US 31
Toward I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 NorthUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
5.9 mi·6 min·I 69; I 74; I 465
12
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi·49 sec·IN-37
Exit 205Toward SR 37 North: 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
Given this drive is under 1.5 hours and covers just 75.6 miles, there's no need to split it into multiple days. You can easily depart Nashville, IN, at your leisure and arrive in Fishers, IN, the same day. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, budgeting is simple. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider this a flexible trip where you can make spontaneous stops as needed. Pay attention to the local road segments, particularly North Van Buren Street and West Washington Street, as these can have varied speed limits and traffic.
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 31.6 miles from Nashville, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.9 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.6 miles or 48m 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 18m
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 Nashville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Nashville, IN
This is one driving day of about 63.2 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Nashville, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 21.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.6 mi from Nashville, IN
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.88 one way
$19.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.85
$21.70
premium
$4.89
$12.16
$24.32
diesel
$5.61
$13.95
$27.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19
0
$6.64
$3.03
Efficient EV
15.8
0
$5.53
$2.53
EV Truck/SUV
25.3
0
$8.85
$4.04
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Nashville, IN
Night
in Nashville on Friday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fishers, IN
Night
in Fishers on Friday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Greenwood, IN
32 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
12 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
1h 31m 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 Nashville, IN to Fishers, IN covers 63.2 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, IN-135, North Van Buren Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.6 miles from Nashville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.88 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 63.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 39.3 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.4 miles (US 31): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Nashville, 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.
