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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

Save up to 9 min
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.

Downtown Sugar Creek, IN, IN

Sugar Creek, IN

Keith Cassill

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

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.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.9 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Sugar Creek, IN

Afternoon in Sugar Creek on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Afternoon in Fishers on Saturday

Local time

3:31 PM

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

12 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fishers, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fishers, IN before heading back.

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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