Origin
Rockport, IN
Afternoon in Rockport on Tuesday
Local time
2:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Rockport, IN to Fishers, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 31m
Distance
177.5 mi
286 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 19m
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6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rockport, IN
Phil Evenden
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockport, IN to Fishers, IN covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, County Road 100, Newton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.75 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
88.8 miles from Rockport, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Rockport, IN to Fishers, IN covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 58.6 miles in near US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 177.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 58.6 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
58.6 mi into trip
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~1h 11m in
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US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Turn left onto US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
75.8 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
171.7 mi into trip
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~3h 22m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
8
175.9 mi into trip
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~3h 28m in
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SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
7
176.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward 116th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 100.1 mi | 1h 52m |
| County Road 100 | 35.5 mi | 43m |
| Newton Street | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| South John F Kennedy Avenue | 17 mi | 22m |
| South 5th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| SR 66 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 100.1 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockport, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on South 5th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South 5th Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on SR 66
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
SR 66
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto US 231
36 mi
·
43 min
·
County Road 100
5
Turn left onto US 231; SR 56
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Newton Street
6
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Broadway Street
7
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi
·
22 min
·
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
84 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
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Lantern Road
16
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Rockport, IN, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.1 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 1h 49m 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 52m
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 Rockport, 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 Rockport, IN
This is one driving day of about 177.5 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rockport, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 100.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Rockport, IN · 1h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Rockport, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.1 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fishers, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.75 one way
$55.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.47 | $60.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.16 | $68.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.19 | $78.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.64 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.85 | $11.36 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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.
Destination
Fishers, IN
Afternoon in Fishers on Tuesday
Local time
3:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
20 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
3h 31m 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 Rockport, IN to Fishers, IN covers 177.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, County Road 100, Newton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 miles from Rockport, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 177.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 58.6 miles (US 231 / South John F Kennedy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 75.8 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 171.7 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Rockport, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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