How far is Ashland, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Ashland, IN to Fishers, IN is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.99 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.64 mi
60.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.64 mi
Kilometers
60.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.99 mi
Kilometers
65.96 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Tue, May 12, 9:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Fishers
Tue, May 12, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Markleville
IN

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

From Ashland
20.4 mi
00h 27m
To Fishers
20.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Fishers.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on Messick Road

    1 km · 2 min · Messick Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    23.8 mi · 35 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East State Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Fishers.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
13.6 mi · 33%
East State Street
1.97 mi · 5%
116th Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Messick Road
0.62 mi · 2%
East 116th Street
0.19 mi
IN-37
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

23.8 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Markleville
00h 27m from Ashland
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Fishers?

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Markleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Ashland and 20.5 miles from Fishers.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Markleville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Markleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markleville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

55 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

110 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

110 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).

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#1 Ashland

Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana

Population1,754
Coordinates39.9261600, -85.3044100
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Messick Road (-85.304403, 39.92616)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.47 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.9 gal · 10.94 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.17 $12.33
Premium $4.65 $6.75 $13.50
Diesel $5.30 $7.69 $15.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Fishers. The current time is 19:30:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.