How far is Fishers, IN from Ashland, IN?
The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Ashland, IN is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fishers and Ashland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers and Ashland.
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Start on Lantern Road
151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road
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Turn right onto East 116th Street
1516 ft · 39 sec · East 116th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1591 ft · 20 sec · IN-37
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North
2551 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
1886 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
4 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
23.8 mi · 35 min
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Turn left onto Messick Road
1 km · 2 min · Messick Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Messick Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Ashland.
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.
State Street
Exit the roundabout
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Fishers and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fishers to Ashland?
The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 20.6 miles from Fishers and 20.6 miles from Ashland.
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 3.5 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 4:34 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 Chance Light Rain around Fishers and Chance Light Rain near Ashland.
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 Fishers and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 37.64 mi (60.57 km).
#1 Fishers
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
| Population | 97,020 |
| Coordinates | 39.9555900, -86.0138700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashland
Unincorporated community in Henry County, Indiana
| Population | 1,754 |
| Coordinates | 39.9261600, -85.3044100 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashland (-85.30441, 39.92616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 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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