How far is Fishers, IN from Danville, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Danville, IN is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.74 mi
00h 59m
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
42.74 mi
Kilometers
68.78 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Sat, Apr 11, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-11T07:41
Arrive Danville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fishers
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 Fishers
21.4 mi
00h 29m
To Danville
21.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lantern Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Lantern Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    863 ft · 26 sec · East 116th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2340 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West: Rockville Road

    1978 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Rockville Road

    6 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockville Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cross Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Cross Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fishers and Danville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockville Road
12.8 mi · 30%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 29%
I 465 West
11.6 mi · 27%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 10%
East Main Street
1.09 mi · 3%
US 36 West
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 465 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 465 South

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
00h 29m from Fishers
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 21.4 miles from Fishers and 21.4 miles from Danville.

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 12.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Danville.

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 10.4 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 9.9 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 14.7 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 Fishers and Danville. Straight-line distance: 30.34 mi (48.83 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

Population10,241
Coordinates39.7606000, -86.5263900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Danville (-86.52639, 39.7606)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Fishers and Danville. The current time is 07:41:04.

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.