How far is Fishers, IN from Rushville, IN?

The driving distance from Fishers, IN to Rushville, IN is about 49.1 miles (79 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
49.1 mi
01h 10m
Flight
38.48 mi
61.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.48 mi
Kilometers
61.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.1 mi
Kilometers
79.02 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Fishers
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fishers
2026-04-23T08:01
Arrive Rushville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Palestine
IN

Town of the United States

From Fishers
24.5 mi
00h 35m
To Rushville
24.6 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.1 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    14.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    834 ft · 19 sec · West 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Morgan Street

    115 m · 17 sec · North Morgan Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
18 mi · 37%
New Palestine
14.6 mi · 30%
I 465 South
11.1 mi · 23%
East 116th Street
4.48 mi · 9%
West 3rd Street
0.34 mi · 1%
US 52 East
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

17.9 mi · 00h 27m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
38.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Palestine
00h 35m from Fishers
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fishers and Mostly Sunny near Rushville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.1 miles (79 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

New Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.5 miles from Fishers and 24.6 miles from Rushville.

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

The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Palestine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Palestine, 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 New Palestine.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

24 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fishers and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 38.48 mi (61.93 km).

Fishers

#1 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rushville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,058
Coordinates39.6092100, -85.4463600
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishers (-86.01387, 39.95559)
End: Rushville (-85.44636, 39.60921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.56 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.05
3.46 gal · 13.12 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.52 $13.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.36 $14.72
Premium $4.65 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.30 $9.18 $18.35

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 Fishers and Rushville. The current time is 08:01:58.

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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.