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Trip from Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 27m

Distance

82.5 mi

133 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m

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

Downtown Otterbein, IN, IN

Otterbein, IN

David Selbert

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sagamore Parkway West, Schuyler Avenue, I 65 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.90 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

41.3 miles from Otterbein, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 82.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sagamore Parkway West 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sagamore Parkway West
Schuyler Avenue
I 65 South
Binford Boulevard
I 69 North
IN-37
116th Street
East 116th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Sagamore Parkway West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right

7.9 mi · 10 min
3

Continue on Sagamore Parkway West

5.1 mi · 8 min · Sagamore Parkway West
4

Turn left onto Schuyler Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue
5

Take the exit right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 65 South: Indianapolis
6

Merge slight left

45 mi · 49 min
7

Keep slight right

5.1 mi · 6 min
8

Merge slight right

11 mi · 12 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

0.7 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
10

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 69 North: Fort Wayne
11

Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

1.1 mi · 1 min · Binford Boulevard
12

Merge slight left

2.8 mi · 3 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

0.8 mi · 49 sec · IN-37
14

Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

0.4 mi · 57 sec · 116th Street
15

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
16

Turn left onto Lantern Road

479 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
17

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.3 miles from Otterbein, IN, or about 43m 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 18 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.3 miles or 43m 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 14m

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 Otterbein, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Otterbein, IN

This is one driving day of about 82.5 miles and 1h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Otterbein, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.3 mi from Otterbein, IN · 43m into the drive

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

41 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

Lafayette, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Zionsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Otterbein, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.90 one way

$25.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.16 $28.32
premium $4.89 $15.88 $31.75
diesel $5.61 $18.21 $36.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.8 0 $8.66 $3.96
Efficient EV 20.6 0 $7.22 $3.30
EV Truck/SUV 33 0 $11.55 $5.28

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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 15, 2026

Origin

Otterbein, IN

Late night in Otterbein on Thursday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Late night in Fishers on Thursday

Local time

12:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

1h 27m 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 Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN covers 82.5 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sagamore Parkway West, Schuyler Avenue, I 65 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 miles from Otterbein, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.90 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.
The drive from Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Otterbein, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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