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Trip from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

162.2 mi

261 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

Downtown Ogden Dunes, IN, IN

Ogden Dunes, IN

fish socks

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN covers 162.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Hillcrest Road, Dunes Highway, I 94 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.36 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

81.1 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 38m. Total distance: 162.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 38m drive with frequent turns across 162.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillcrest Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Hillcrest Road
Dunes Highway
I 94 West
I 65
I 65 South
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Binford Boulevard
I 69 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Hillcrest Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hillcrest Road

509 ft · 22 sec · Hillcrest Road
2

Keep slight right to continue on Hillcrest Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hillcrest Road
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto Dunes Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Dunes Highway
4

Turn slight right

0.3 mi · 58 sec
5

Turn straight

0.7 mi · 1 min
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 94 West: Chicago

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 94 West: Chicago
7

Merge slight left

5.9 mi · 7 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

0.6 mi · 52 sec · I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis
9

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

0.1 mi · 10 sec · I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 65 South: Indianapolis
11

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
12

Keep slight right

5.1 mi · 6 min
13

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

0.7 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 69 North: Fort Wayne
16

Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard
17

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min
18

Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
19

Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 116th Street
20

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
21

Turn left onto Lantern Road

479 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
22

Arrive at your destination

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 81.1 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

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 36 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 9m

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 Ogden Dunes, 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 Ogden Dunes, IN

This is one driving day of about 162.2 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Ogden Dunes, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.1 mi from Ogden Dunes, IN · 1h 19m into the drive

city in Indiana, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Lafayette, IN

81 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Lafayette, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Ogden Dunes, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.36 one way

$50.72 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $27.84 $55.68
premium $4.89 $31.21 $62.43
diesel $5.61 $35.81 $71.62

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.7 0 $17.03 $7.79
Efficient EV 40.6 0 $14.19 $6.49
EV Truck/SUV 64.9 0 $22.71 $10.38

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ogden Dunes, IN

Morning in Ogden Dunes on Thursday

Local time

11:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Afternoon in Fishers on Thursday

Local time

12:37 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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 38m 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 Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN covers 162.2 miles and takes about 2h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillcrest Road, Dunes Highway, I 94 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Ogden Dunes, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.36 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.
The drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 2h 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ogden Dunes, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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