The drive from Simonton Lake, IN to Fishers, IN covers 151.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 31, South Michigan Street, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.6 miles on US 31.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.72 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
75.9 miles from Simonton Lake, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 35m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 151.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 15m highway drive covering 151.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 31 and South Michigan Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.6 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 35 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 86.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and South Michigan Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 23.2 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 151.7 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
23.2 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
5
135.3 mi into trip|~2h 50m 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
142.6 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
151.2 mi into trip|~3h 14m 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
151.4 mi into trip|~3h 14m 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.
Between Simonton Lake, IN and Fishers, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Noblesville.
Indianapolis
23.2 mi in|~31m
Noblesville
135.3 mi in|~2h 50m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 31
86.6 mi
1h 47m
South Michigan Street
24.9 mi
29m
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
12.9 mi
14m
IN-37
6.1 mi
8m
North Nappanee Street
4.5 mi
6m
Cassopolis Street
3.6 mi
5m
Sheridan Avenue
3.5 mi
4m
Westfield Road
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 86.6 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simonton Lake, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on SR 19
3.6 mi·5 min·Cassopolis Street
2
Turn right onto SR 19
1.7 mi·2 min·East Bristol Street
3
Continue on SR 19
4.5 mi·6 min·North Nappanee Street
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
5
Merge onto US 20
13 mi·14 min·Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward US 31 South: Plymouth, Indianapolis
7
Merge onto BUS US 31
25 mi·29 min·South Michigan Street
8
Merge onto US 31
0.9 mi·1 min·US 31
9
Turn slight right
512 ft·6 sec
10
Continue on US 31
85 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 31
11
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·10 sec·East 226th Street
12
Turn left
320 ft·50 sec
13
Continue on this road
320 ft·25 sec·this road
14
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft·9 sec·East 226th Street
15
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi·1 min·US 31
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·51 sec
Toward SR 38: Sheridan, Noblesville
17
Turn left onto SR 38
3.5 mi·4 min·Sheridan Avenue
18
Turn right onto Little Chicago Road
0.3 mi·32 sec·Little Chicago Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Little Chicago Road
120 ft·2 sec·Little Chicago Road
20
Continue on Little Chicago Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Little Chicago Road
21
Turn left onto SR 32
1.7 mi·2 min·Westfield Road
22
Enter roundabout
136 ft·3 sec
23
Continue
309 ft·5 sec
24
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi·53 sec·Westfield Road
25
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
26
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
27
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
28
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
29
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·West Conner Street
30
Turn right onto SR 37
6.1 mi·8 min·IN-37
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·33 sec
Exit 205Toward 116th StreetUse the slight right lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork
186 ft·4 sec
Toward Fishers, Conner PrairieUse the slight right lane.
33
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·East 116th Street
Use the right lane.
34
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft·16 sec·Lantern Road
35
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 75.9 miles from Simonton Lake, IN, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.6 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 33 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 35m
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 Simonton Lake, 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 Simonton Lake, IN
This is one driving day of about 151.7 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Simonton Lake, 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 US 31 for about 86.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.9 mi from Simonton Lake, IN
· 1h 35m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.72 one way
$47.43 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$26.04
$52.08
premium
$4.89
$29.19
$58.39
diesel
$5.61
$33.49
$66.99
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.5
0
$15.93
$7.28
Efficient EV
37.9
0
$13.27
$6.07
EV Truck/SUV
60.7
0
$21.24
$9.71
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Simonton Lake, IN
Late night
in Simonton Lake on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fishers, IN
Late night
in Fishers on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
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
13 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 15m 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 Simonton Lake, IN to Fishers, IN covers 151.7 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 31, South Michigan Street, Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.9 miles from Simonton Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.72 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 23 significant decision points across 151.7 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 23.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 142.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Simonton Lake, IN and Fishers, IN, road signs point toward Indianapolis and Noblesville.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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