How far is Fairmount, IN from Shadeland, IN?

The driving distance from Fairmount, IN to Shadeland, IN is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.04 mi
00h 33m
Flight
13.28 mi
21.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.28 mi
Kilometers
21.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.42 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shadeland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Fairmount
Thu, Apr 23, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairmount
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Shadeland
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairmount
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jonesboro
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fairmount
8.5 mi
00h 16m
To Shadeland
8.5 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Shadeland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Shadeland.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    35 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Washington Street

    2282 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East 950 S

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 950 S

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South East 00 West

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South East 00 West

  5. 5

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    4.6 mi · 8 min · South Western Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Huntington Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Huntington Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Bocock Road

    1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Bocock Road

    3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 350 North

    2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest Shadeland Road

    575 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmount and Shadeland.

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Western Avenue
4.6 mi · 27%
South East 00 West
4.49 mi · 26%
South Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 17%
East Bocock Road
1.7 mi · 10%
Huntington Road
1.67 mi · 10%
East 950 S
0.69 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Western Avenue

Continue on South Western Avenue

4.6 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
00h 16m from Fairmount
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmount and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairmount to Shadeland?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Fairmount and 8.5 miles from Shadeland.

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

The direct path is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fairmount and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jonesboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Shadeland. Straight-line distance: 13.28 mi (21.37 km).

Fairmount

#1 Fairmount

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,742
Coordinates40.4153200, -85.6505300
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Shadeland

#2 Shadeland

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,922
Coordinates40.6050400, -85.6099800
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-85.6507, 40.415314)
End: Northwest Shadeland Road (-85.610076, 40.605007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.28 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.53
1.2 gal · 4.56 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.26 $4.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $4.65 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $5.30 $3.18 $6.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairmount and Shadeland. The current time is 23:08:04.

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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.