Origin
Rochester, IN
Night in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, IN to Fishers, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
86.7 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, IN
Tom Fisk
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, IN to Fishers, IN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, IN-37, Sheridan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.1 miles on US 31. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.55 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.
Midpoint
43.4 miles from Rochester, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 86.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 86.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and IN-37. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.1 miles on US 31.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 31 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and IN-37. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 70.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 86.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
5
77.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
78.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 41m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
86.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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
86.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Rochester, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
Noblesville
70.2 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 68.1 mi | 1h 24m |
| IN-37 | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Sheridan Avenue | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Westfield Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Little Chicago Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 68.1 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
4
Turn left onto US 31
67 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US 31
5
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
6
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
7
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
8
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
9
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
11
Turn left onto SR 38
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Sheridan Avenue
12
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Little Chicago Road
14
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Little Chicago Road
15
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Westfield Road
16
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
17
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
18
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
20
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
21
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
22
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
23
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
24
Turn right onto SR 37
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IN-37
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
26
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
28
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
29
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.4 miles from Rochester, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 19 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.4 miles or 54m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fishers, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Rochester, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rochester, IN
This is one driving day of about 86.7 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Rochester, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 68.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.4 mi from Rochester, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.4 miles from Rochester, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.
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
$13.55 one way
$27.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| premium | $4.89 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Night in Fishers on Thursday
Local time
9:30 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 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 54m 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 Rochester, IN to Fishers, IN covers 86.7 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, IN-37, Sheridan Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.4 miles from Rochester, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.55 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 86.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Rochester, IN to Fishers, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Noblesville along the way.
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