How far is Cambridge City, IN from Fountain City, IN?
The driving distance from Cambridge City, IN to Fountain City, IN is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge City and Fountain City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge City and Fountain City.
-
1
Start on West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
-
2
Turn left
2.8 mi · 4 min
-
3
Take the ramp slight right
1619 ft · 40 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 18 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1825 ft · 31 sec
-
6
Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard
124 m · 11 sec
-
7
Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
-
8
Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 59 sec · Chester Blvd
-
9
Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Chester Blvd
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge City and Fountain City.
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.
West Main Street
Merge slight left
13.1 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge City and Mostly Sunny near Fountain City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge City to Fountain City?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Greens Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Cambridge City and 11.8 miles from Fountain City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cambridge City and Mostly Sunny near Fountain City.
Stop Ideas Near Greens Fork
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greens Fork.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge City and Fountain City. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).
#1 Cambridge City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 39.8125500, -85.1716300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fountain City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 753 |
| Coordinates | 39.9556000, -84.9174600 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fountain City (-84.91746, 39.9556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.86 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.40 | $8.80 |
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 · Apr 19, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.