Origin
Sugar Creek, IN
Morning in Sugar Creek on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Creek, IN to Fishers, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
27.1 mi
44 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
Fishers, IN
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Trip Overview
Sugar Creek, IN to Fishers, IN is 27.1 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive within the Midwest, specifically staying within Indiana. You'll be on highways for the vast majority of this trip, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its short length and focus on major roadways, this route is ideal for a quick commute or a simple hop between nearby towns without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 27.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 94% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You can expect a highway-focused profile for the entire 27.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles, likely on I 69, offering a consistent speed and straightforward navigation. The route prioritizes efficiency, meaning you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained, high-speed roads connecting these two Indiana locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near US 421.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 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
9.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
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
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
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
21.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
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
25.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
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
26.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| I 74 | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| US 421 | 1 mi | 2m |
| IN-37 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| London Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 14.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, IN and Fishers, IN.
1
Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Myrtle Lane
3
Turn right onto London Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
London Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74; US 421
6
Take the exit onto I 74; US 421
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 74; US 421
Toward I 465, I 74 West: Shadeland Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North: Shadeland Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 421
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 421
Toward I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 69; I 465
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 205
Toward 116th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto East 116th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Lantern Road
478 ft
·
16 sec
·
Lantern Road
15
Arrive at destination
Lantern Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.24 one way
$8.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.22 | $10.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Fishers on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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 Sugar Creek, IN to Fishers, IN covers 27.1 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 74, US 421. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.5 miles from Sugar Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.24 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.9 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Sugar Creek, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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