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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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 55 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1526 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Connersville, Hagerstown
1443 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greens Fork.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
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).
#1 Fountain City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 753 |
| Coordinates | 39.9556000, -84.9174600 |
| Altitude | 337 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cambridge City
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,744 |
| Coordinates | 39.8125500, -85.1716300 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
End: US 40 (-85.171629, 39.812524)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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