Origin
Scipio, IN
Morning in Scipio on Wednesday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scipio, IN to Fishers, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
106.9 mi
172 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scipio, IN
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Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
This 106.9-mile drive from Scipio, Indiana, to Fishers, Indiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 11 minutes. Primarily using the Northwest Expressway and I-69, this route is almost entirely highway driving, making it a highly efficient trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $17, it's an economical option for a day trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so you'll be traversing familiar territory.
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
53.4 miles from Scipio, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 106.9-mile trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Northwest Expressway and I-69. The majority of your time will be spent on these high-speed corridors, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 78.8 miles on the Northwest Expressway. This means you'll experience consistent speeds for significant portions of the journey. While the profile is largely highway, the initial and final segments may involve navigating local roads as you enter and exit the main thoroughfares.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 78.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northwest Expressway and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 89.7 miles in near US 421.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 106.9 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 89.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
89.7 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
7
90.2 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
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US 421
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421 toward I 465 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 North
6
101 mi into trip
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~2h 3m 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
105.3 mi into trip
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~2h 8m 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
106 mi into trip
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~2h 9m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Expressway | 78.8 mi | 1h 24m |
| I 69 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| California Road | 4.9 mi | 11m |
| Carolina Trace Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| SR 126 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| New Biddinger Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| US 421 | 1 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northwest Expressway
— 78.8 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scipio, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 252
198 ft
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3 sec
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SR 252
2
Continue on SR 126; SR 129
1.7 mi
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2 min
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SR 126; SR 129
3
Turn right onto California Road
4.9 mi
·
11 min
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California Road
4
Continue on New Biddinger Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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New Biddinger Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto Carolina Trace Road
1.9 mi
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4 min
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Carolina Trace Road
6
Turn right onto New Haven Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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New Haven Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
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38 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 74; US 52
79 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
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Northwest Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
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1 min
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US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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US 421
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi
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12 min
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I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
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Lantern Road
18
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 11-minute drive, consider leaving in the morning to maximize your day, especially since there are no designated stops mentioned. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so be sure to start with a full tank. Given the 106.9-mile distance and highway-focused nature, it's a manageable drive without the need for extended breaks, though planning a quick stop for stretching or a snack is always wise. Keep an eye on traffic, particularly as you approach the Fishers area, as urban congestion can impact your arrival time.
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 53.4 miles from Scipio, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.8 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.4 miles or 1h 9m 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 46m
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 Scipio, 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 Scipio, IN
This is one driving day of about 106.9 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scipio, 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 Northwest Expressway for about 78.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.4 mi from Scipio, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 53.4 miles from Scipio, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Northwest Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.8 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
$16.71 one way
$33.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.35 | $36.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| Efficient EV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.8 | 0 | $14.97 | $6.84 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
13 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
6:30 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
21 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 11m 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 Scipio, IN to Fishers, IN covers 106.9 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Expressway, I 69, California Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.4 miles from Scipio, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.71 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 13 significant decision points across 106.9 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 89.7 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 90.2 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 101 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Scipio, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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