Origin
Ray, IN
Late night in Ray on Friday
Local time
1:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ray, IN to Fishers, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
57.5 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ray, IN
Dillon Hunt
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 57.5-mile drive from Ray, Indiana to Fishers, Indiana is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 26 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to split it over multiple days. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9, making it an economical choice for travelers within the Midwest region. You'll primarily be on SR 29, US 421, and IN-37, offering a mixed driving experience that's efficient for getting from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The personality of this drive is a mixed bag, with 41% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll encounter stretches that feel more like a local road experience, interspersed with faster-paced highway sections. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 9.4 miles on SR 29, offering a good taste of the road's character. Expect the route to transition between these different driving environments as you progress towards Fishers.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 33.3 miles in near SR 38 / State Road 38.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 33.3 miles (SR 38 / State Road 38): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (SR 38 / West 2nd Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 35.5 miles (SR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
33.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
SR 38 / State Road 38
At end of road, turn left onto SR 38 / State Road 38
Navigation decision point
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 38 / West 2nd Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 38 / West 2nd Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
SR 38 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 38 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
9
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 29 | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| US 421 | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| IN-37 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| State Road 26 | 6 mi | 8m |
| South White Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| South Pike Street | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| State Road 38 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
SR 29
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ray, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 75
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 75
2
Continue on SR 75
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 100 West
3
Turn left onto SR 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on SR 26
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 26
5
Turn right onto SR 29
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
SR 29
6
Continue on US 421; SR 28
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
US 421; SR 28
7
Turn left onto SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
8
Turn right onto SR 38
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Pike Street
9
Continue on SR 38
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pike Street
10
Continue on SR 38
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
N 1000 E
11
Continue on SR 38
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1000 East
12
Turn left onto SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 38
13
Continue on SR 38
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 1150 E
14
At end of road, turn left onto SR 38
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 38
15
Continue on SR 38
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
North Sherman Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
West 2nd Street
17
Turn right onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto SR 38
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East 6th Street
19
Continue on SR 38
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South White Avenue
20
Continue on SR 38
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
21
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
22
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
23
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Chicago Road
24
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Road
25
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
26
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
27
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
28
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
29
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
30
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
31
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
32
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
33
Turn right onto SR 37
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IN-37
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
36
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
37
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
38
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Ray, IN · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Ray, 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
$8.99 one way
$17.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.07 | $22.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Friday
Local time
1:52 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
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 26m 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 Ray, IN to Fishers, IN covers 57.5 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 29, US 421, IN-37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.7 miles from Ray, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.99 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 57.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 33.3 miles (SR 38 / State Road 38): Navigation decision point; at 35.2 miles (SR 38 / West 2nd Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 35.5 miles (SR 38 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Ray, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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