Origin
Fishers, IN
Late night in Fishers on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fishers, IN to Ashland, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fishers, IN
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Ashland, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Fishers to Ashland, you can expect a manageable 41.2-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes behind the wheel. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the relatively short distance makes an overnight stay unnecessary. Budgeting roughly $6 for fuel is sufficient for the round trip, keeping your overhead costs quite low. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will find the transition between these Indiana towns familiar and straightforward. Ultimately, this drive is a practical choice for those who prefer a direct route over a long-haul expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 38 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| I 69 | 12.7 mi | 13m |
| State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Messick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| IN-37 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 116th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lantern Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 38
— 23.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fishers, IN and Ashland, IN.
1
Start on Lantern Road
494 ft
·
21 sec
·
Lantern Road
2
Turn right onto East 116th Street
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 116th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
4
Merge onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
IN-37
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 69 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 69
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
8
Enter roundabout onto State Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Street
9
Continue on State Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Street
10
Enter roundabout onto State Street
94 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Street
11
Continue on State Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Street
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 38
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 38
13
Continue on SR 38
24 mi
·
35 min
·
SR 38
14
Turn left onto Messick Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Messick Road
15
Arrive at destination
Messick Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Fishers, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 14.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 116th Street
Turn right onto East 116th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Merge onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 37 North, I 69 North
6
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 69 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69 North
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 219
Toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.44 one way
$12.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ashland, IN
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
3:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Pendleton, IN
21 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than lulled by a monotonous interstate grind. You will navigate a mix of local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing East 116th Street, I-69 North, and IN-37 to reach your destination. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a route defined by local traffic patterns and intersection management rather than high-speed cruising. The nature of these roads means your pace will fluctuate as you move through the various turn-heavy segments. It is a functional drive that requires your full attention as you transition between these specific Indiana transit corridors.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.8 mi on SR 38.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 38 and I 69. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 116th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fishers, IN to Ashland, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Pendleton along the way.
Pendleton
14.2 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.8 miles on SR 38. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 116th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.7 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Merge point - match speed before joining. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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