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Trip from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN

Drive Time

3h 42m

Distance

174.6 mi

281 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 30m ★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, North Gospel Street, Payne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.52 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

87.3 miles from Tell City, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 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 73.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 47.7 miles in near SR 56 / North Main Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 168.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
47.7 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | SR 56 / North Main Street

Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
58.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in | SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
168.8 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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
173 mi into trip | ~3h 39m 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
173.8 mi into trip | ~3h 40m 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 73.2 mi 1h 23m
North Gospel Street 41.5 mi 51m
Payne Street 29.3 mi 41m
SR 145 16.2 mi 24m
State Road 56 8.9 mi 12m
North Main Street 1.7 mi 2m
SR 64 1.1 mi 1m
12th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 73.2 mi, about 1h 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tell City, IN and Fishers, IN.

1

Start on this road

242 ft · 23 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto Mozart Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Mozart Street
3

Turn left onto SR 66

0.8 mi · 1 min · 12th Street
4

Turn right onto SR 37

29 mi · 41 min · Payne Street
5

Turn straight onto SR 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 64
6

Continue on SR 145

16 mi · 24 min · SR 145
7

Turn right onto SR 56

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on SR 56

8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
9

Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56

259 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
10

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

0.1 mi · 8 sec · North Gospel Street
11

Continue on SR 37

41 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 69

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69
Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
15

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.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 205 Toward 116th Street Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto East 116th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 116th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Lantern Road

478 ft · 16 sec · Lantern Road
19

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 87.3 miles from Tell City, IN, or about 2h 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 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.3 miles or 2h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 4m

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 Tell City, 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 Tell City, IN

This is one driving day of about 174.6 miles and 3h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tell City, 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 I 69 for about 73.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.3 mi from Tell City, IN · 2h into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

87 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

Jackson, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.3 miles from Tell City, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

17 mi from route ~42 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.52 one way

$53.04 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $29.24 $58.47
premium $4.80 $32.96 $65.92
diesel $5.64 $38.79 $77.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.4 0 $18.33 $8.38
Efficient EV 43.7 0 $15.28 $6.98
EV Truck/SUV 69.8 0 $24.44 $11.17

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 28 minutes ago

Origin

Tell City, IN

Morning in Tell City on Monday

Local time

9:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fishers, IN

Morning in Fishers on Monday

Local time

10:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:27PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN covers 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, North Gospel Street, Payne Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.3 miles from Tell City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 174.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 168.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Tell City, IN to Fishers, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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