How far is Fountain City, IN from Cambridge City, IN?

The driving distance from Fountain City, IN to Cambridge City, IN is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
23.71 mi
00h 26m
Flight
16.71 mi
26.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.71 mi
Kilometers
26.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.71 mi
Kilometers
38.16 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Fountain City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fountain City
2026-04-19T02:50
Arrive Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fountain City
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
Greens Fork
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fountain City
11.9 mi
00h 13m
To Cambridge City
11.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fountain City and Cambridge City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fountain City and Cambridge City.

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 55 sec · Chester Blvd

  2. 2

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Connersville, Hagerstown

    1443 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountain City and Cambridge City.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Chester Boulevard
18.8 mi · 79%
Main Street
0.9 mi · 4%
Chester Blvd
0.75 mi · 3%
SR 1
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Chester Boulevard

Merge slight left

13.2 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greens Fork
00h 13m from Fountain City
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fountain City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fountain City to Cambridge City?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?

Greens Fork is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Fountain City and 11.9 miles from Cambridge City.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountain City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Cambridge City.

Stop Ideas Near Greens Fork

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 Greens Fork and the surrounding midpoint area.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Quiet Harmony Ranch

New Paris , OH
10684 Morrison-Mikesell Rd, New Paris, OH 45347, United States
Rating 4.7/5 34 reviews Ranch,Family restaurant,Tourist attraction
Hagerstown Town Court
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Hagerstown Town Court

Hagerstown , IN
49 E College St, Hagerstown, IN 47346
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Arrowhead Campground
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Arrowhead Campground

New Paris , OH
1361 Thomas Rd, New Paris, OH 45347, United States
Rating 4.5/5 103 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greens Fork.

RAIL

Connersville station

28 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

97 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

99 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fountain City and Cambridge City. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.89 km).

Fountain City

#1 Fountain City

Town in Indiana

Population753
Coordinates39.9556000, -84.9174600
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Cambridge City

#2 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Chester Blvd (-84.917452, 39.955597)
End: US 40 (-85.171629, 39.812524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.17
Round trip
$6.34
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.17 $6.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.57 $7.15
Premium $4.65 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $5.30 $4.46 $8.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fountain City and Cambridge City. The current time is 02:50:17.

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.