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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Messick Road
1 km · 2 min · Messick Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East State Street
48 m · 3 sec · East State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
94 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
109 m · 6 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
119 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1515 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street
1166 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie
57 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street
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Turn left onto Lantern Road
146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markleville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).
#1 Ashland
Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 39.9261600, -85.3044100 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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