How far is Mount Vernon, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IN to Fishers, IN is about 54.4 miles (87.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.35 mi
01h 10m
Flight
50.33 mi
81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.33 mi
Kilometers
81 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.35 mi
Kilometers
87.47 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Tue, Nov 10, 5:12 PM EST
Return by in Mount Vernon
Tue, Nov 10, 6:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-11-10T16:02
Arrive Fishers
Tue, Nov 10, 5:12 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:30 PM EST
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Mount Vernon
27.2 mi
00h 35m
To Fishers
27.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Fishers.

  1. 1

    Start on South Old State Road 13

    20 m · 8 sec · South Old State Road 13

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Old Slocum Trail

    842 ft · 23 sec · West Old Slocum Trail

  3. 3

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 800 West

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West

  6. 6

    Continue on North Washington Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South 800 West

    5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West

  8. 8

    Continue on State Road 13

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13

  9. 9

    Continue on North 900 West

    6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West

  10. 10

    Continue on North Anderson Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    12.4 mi · 17 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Anderson Street
24.7 mi · 45%
North 900 West
6.01 mi · 11%
South 800 West
5.59 mi · 10%
North 800 West
4.13 mi · 8%
State Road 13
3.16 mi · 6%
North Washington Street
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Anderson Street

Exit the roundabout

12.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
50.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
00h 35m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
4:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Fishers?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.5 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 27.2 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 50.33 mi (81 km).

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#1 Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6694900, -85.8241500
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: South Old State Road 13 (-85.824278, 40.669512)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.84
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.60 $6.92 $13.84
Mid-grade $4.21 $8.08 $16.15
Premium $4.73 $9.09 $18.17
Diesel $6.62 $12.70 $25.40

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Fishers. The current time is 16:02:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.