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Trip from Peru, IN to Fishers, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

66.3 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Peru, IN, IN

Peru, IN

Nando Freitas

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Fishers, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peru, IN to Fishers, IN covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, US-31, East 226th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.37 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

33.1 miles from Peru, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 66.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street 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 Peru, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Peru, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street
US-31
East 226th Street
SR 38
Sheridan Avenue
Little Chicago Road
Westfield Road
the route

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Broadway

49 ft · 9 sec · South Broadway
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
3

Turn left onto Business US-31

2.2 mi · 4 min · Business US-31
4

At the end of the road, turn left

44 mi · 53 min
5

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
6

Turn left

322 ft · 51 sec
7

Continue straight

322 ft · 25 sec
8

Turn right onto East 226th Street

269 ft · 10 sec · East 226th Street
9

Turn right

1.1 mi · 1 min
10

Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville

0.3 mi · 51 sec · SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
11

Turn left onto Sheridan Avenue

3.5 mi · 4 min · Sheridan Avenue
12

Turn right onto Little Chicago Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Little Chicago Road
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Chicago Road

121 ft · 2 sec · Little Chicago Road
14

Exit the roundabout onto Little Chicago Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Little Chicago Road
15

Turn left onto Westfield Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

135 ft · 4 sec · the route
17

Exit the roundabout

308 ft · 5 sec
18

Continue on Westfield Road

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Westfield Road
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road

105 ft · 2 sec · Westfield Road
20

Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Westfield Road
21

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road

112 ft · 2 sec · Westfield Road
22

Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
23

Continue on West Conner Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street
24

Turn right onto IN-37

6.1 mi · 8 min · IN-37
25

Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 116th Street
26

Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

187 ft · 5 sec · Fishers, Conner Prairie
27

Turn right onto East 116th Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · East 116th Street
28

Turn left onto Lantern Road

479 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
29

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 33.1 miles from Peru, IN, or about 38m 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 15 miles or 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.1 miles or 38m 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 4m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peru, IN

This is one driving day of about 66.3 miles and 1h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Peru, 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 33.1 mi from Peru, IN · 38m into the drive

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carmel, IN

33 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

Kokomo, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carmel, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Peru, 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

$10.37 one way

$20.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.38 $22.76
premium $4.89 $12.76 $25.52
diesel $5.61 $14.64 $29.28

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: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

Peru, IN

Night in Peru on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Night in Fishers on Wednesday

Local time

11:59 PM

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

18 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 16m 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 Peru, IN to Fishers, IN covers 66.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, US-31, East 226th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.1 miles from Peru, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.37 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 Peru, IN to Fishers, IN is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Peru, IN to Fishers, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Peru, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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