How far is Albion, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Albion, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.36 mi
01h 22m
Flight
74.35 mi
119.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.36 mi
Kilometers
132.54 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Return by in Albion
Sun, Apr 19, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albion
2026-04-19T09:14
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albion
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Albion
41.6 mi
00h 41m
To Indianapolis
40.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albion and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albion and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1 km · 56 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Georgia Street

    552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street

    1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albion and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
78.2 mi · 95%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 3%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.35 mi
Meridian Street
0.34 mi
South Illinois Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

76.3 mi · 01h 24m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 41m from Albion
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albion to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Albion and 40.8 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Albion and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albion and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.65 km).

Albion

#1 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road 256 (-85.73413, 38.743667)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 Albion and Indianapolis. The current time is 09:14:24.

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.