How far is Pendleton, IN from Fishers, IN?

The driving distance from Pendleton, IN to Fishers, IN is about 16 miles (25.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
15.98 mi
00h 19m
Flight
14.44 mi
23.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.44 mi
Kilometers
23.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.71 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fishers
Sat, May 2, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Pendleton
Sat, May 2, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pendleton
2026-05-02T19:23
Arrive Fishers
Sat, May 2, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pendleton
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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Pendleton
8 mi
00h 09m
To Fishers
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · West Madison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pendleton Avenue

    1868 ft · 58 sec · South Pendleton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street

    29 m · 2 sec · State Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Street

    1653 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    94 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    109 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    119 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1515 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    699 ft · 9 sec · IN-37

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 116th Street

    1166 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Fishers, Conner Prairie

    57 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 116th Street

    1022 ft · 37 sec · East 116th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Lantern Road

    146 m · 16 sec · Lantern Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lantern Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pendleton 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
106.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
13.6 mi · 85%
West State Street
1.04 mi · 7%
116th Street
0.63 mi · 4%
South Pendleton Avenue
0.35 mi · 2%
East 116th Street
0.19 mi · 1%
IN-37
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

12.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
00h 09m from Pendleton
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Pendleton and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16 miles (25.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Pendleton and 8 miles from Fishers.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Pendleton and Mostly Sunny near Fishers.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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 Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 7.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.4 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 7.7 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 Fortville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pendleton and Fishers. Straight-line distance: 14.44 mi (23.24 km).

Pendleton

#1 Pendleton

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population4,451
Coordinates39.9975400, -85.7466400
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Fishers

#2 Fishers

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Population97,020
Coordinates39.9555900, -86.0138700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: West Madison Avenue (-85.746643, 39.997442)
End: Lantern Road (-86.013783, 39.95559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.13 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.12 gal · 4.26 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.38 $4.76
Premium $4.65 $2.61 $5.21
Diesel $5.30 $2.97 $5.94

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Pendleton and Fishers. The current time is 19:23:13.

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.