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Trip from New Pekin, 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

2h 30m

Distance

122.2 mi

197 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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human settlement in Washington County, Indiana, United States of America

New Pekin, IN

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Pekin, IN to Fishers, IN covers 122.2 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, I 69, State Road 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.10 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

61.1 miles from New Pekin, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 73.2 mi 1h 18m
I 69 18.3 mi 22m
State Road 56 15.5 mi 23m
State Road 60 6.6 mi 11m
South Emerson Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Salem Bypass 2.1 mi 3m
West McClain Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
IN-37 0.8 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 73.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 60

6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
2

Enter roundabout onto SR 60; SR 135

21 ft · 0 sec · Salem Bypass
3

Continue on SR 60; SR 135

2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass
4

Turn right onto SR 56

16 mi · 23 min · State Road 56
5

Continue on SR 56

0.2 mi · 15 sec · West Mount Drive
6

Continue on SR 56

1.1 mi · 2 min · West McClain Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 65

73 mi · 1 hr 18 min · I 65
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec
11

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road
12

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
14

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
15

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
17

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
21

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 61.1 miles from New Pekin, IN, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 27 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.1 miles or 1h 18m 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 1m

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 New Pekin, 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 New Pekin, IN

This is one driving day of about 122.2 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from New Pekin, 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 I 65 for about 73.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, IN

61 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

Goshen, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Seymour, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from New Pekin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 miles.

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

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fishers, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 122.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

1 mi

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Scottsburg, Indiana

0.9 mi

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 122.2

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

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 122.2

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.2

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18122000041

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Pines

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 43.7

Seymour, IN

Hours: Closed

+18125224955

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 26.2

Scottsburg, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18127529346

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 96

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

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 122.2

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Tumbleweed Tex-Mex Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 8.7

Salem, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18124044212

Visit website

Reed’s Place: Steak and Chop Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 43.7

Seymour, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18122711298

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 98.8 and 121.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
98.8 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road
6
99.4 mi into trip | ~2h in | South Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m 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
120.6 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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
121.4 mi into trip | ~2h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.10 one way

$38.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.98 $41.95
premium $4.89 $23.52 $47.03
diesel $5.61 $26.98 $53.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.83 $5.87
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.69 $4.89
EV Truck/SUV 48.9 0 $17.11 $7.82

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

New Pekin, IN

Afternoon in New Pekin on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday

Local time

2:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Clear

WSW 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

68°F

Columbus, IN

61 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

23 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 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

122.2 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 73.2 mi of that is on I 65.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.2 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 98.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 122.2 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 98.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 122.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fishers, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 98.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 99.4 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.

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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