Origin
Salem, IN
Morning in Salem on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Salem, IN to Fishers, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
115.6 mi
186 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salem, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Salem, IN to Fishers, IN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, I 69, State Road 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.2 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.07 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
57.8 miles from Salem, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 115.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.2 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 92.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.6 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 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
92.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
6
92.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
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South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
109.8 mi into trip
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~2h 10m 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
114 mi into trip
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~2h 16m 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
114.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m 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 65 | 73.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| I 69 | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| State Road 56 | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West McClain Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Hackberry Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 73.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Westside Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Westside Road
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 56; SR 60; SR 135
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hackberry Street
4
Continue on SR 56; SR 60; SR 135
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Road 56
5
Continue on SR 56
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Mount Drive
6
Continue on SR 56
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West McClain Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 65
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 65
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
11
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
12
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
14
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
15
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
21
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 57.8 miles from Salem, IN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.2 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 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 Salem, 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 Salem, IN
This is one driving day of about 115.6 miles and 2h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Salem, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 73.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.8 mi from Salem, IN · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 57.8 miles from Salem, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.07 one way
$36.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.14 | $5.55 |
| Efficient EV | 28.9 | 0 | $10.11 | $4.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.18 | $7.40 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Morning in Fishers on Wednesday
Local time
7:47 AM
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
2h 19m 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 Salem, IN to Fishers, IN covers 115.6 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, I 69, State Road 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.8 miles from Salem, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.07 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 is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 115.6 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 92.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Salem, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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