How far is Danville, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Danville, IN to Fishers, IN is about 51.7 miles (83.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.72 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.34 mi
48.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.34 mi
Kilometers
48.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.72 mi
Kilometers
83.23 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
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM EDT
Return by in Danville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-04-19T07:58
Arrive Fishers
Sun, Apr 19, 8:53 AM 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 Danville
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
Grandview
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Danville
21.8 mi
00h 27m
To Fishers
30 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cross Street

    18 m · 4 sec · South Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockville Road

    12.9 mi · 21 min · Rockville Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    20.2 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    1.2 km · 49 sec · IN-37

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1967 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 116th Street

    2005 ft · 1 min · East 116th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Danville 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 North
22.9 mi · 44%
Rockville Road
12.9 mi · 25%
Binford Boulevard
4.59 mi · 9%
West Main Street
1.09 mi · 2%
IN-37
0.77 mi · 1%
I 69 North
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 465 North

Keep slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 24m

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
+21.4 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 27m from Danville
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Danville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.7 miles (83.2 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Danville and 30 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 $6.90 one way or $13.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Danville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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 Grandview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

12 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

63 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

65 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

85 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.83 km).

Danville

#1 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.526359, 39.760581)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $6.90
Round trip
$13.80
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.90 $13.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.78 $15.57
Premium $4.65 $8.52 $17.03
Diesel $5.30 $9.71 $19.41

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

There is no time difference between Danville and Fishers. The current time is 07:58:59.

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.