How far is Fairfield Center, IN from Ashley, IN?
The driving distance from Fairfield Center, IN to Ashley, IN is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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 Steuben County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Center and Ashley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Center and Ashley.
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Start on County Road 13
2527 ft · 2 min · County Road 13
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Turn right onto County Road 10
1271 ft · 1 min · County Road 10
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Turn left onto County Road 15
2624 ft · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn right onto County Road 8
1307 ft · 1 min · County Road 8
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Turn left onto County Road 15
2.1 mi · 8 min · County Road 15
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 4
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 4
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Continue on West State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Union Avenue
113 m · 22 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hobart Street
15 m · 2 sec · West Hobart Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hobart Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield Center and Ashley.
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.
County Road 15
Turn left onto County Road 15
2.06 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fairfield Center and Rain Showers Likely near Ashley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Center to Ashley?
The road trip is about 6.3 miles (10.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Fairfield Center and 3.2 miles from Ashley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.85 one way or $1.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fairfield Center and Rain Showers Likely near Ashley.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hudson.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Albion station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Center and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 4.37 mi (7.04 km).
#1 Fairfield Center
Fairfield Center is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4825500, -85.1280300 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashley
Town in Indiana
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 41.5262000, -85.0667800 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Hobart Street (-85.066777, 41.526086)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.86 | $0.85 | $1.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $1.10 | $2.19 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $1.46 | $2.91 |
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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