How far is Arcadia, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Arcadia, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.62 mi
00h 49m
Flight
29.07 mi
46.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.07 mi
Kilometers
46.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.62 mi
Kilometers
60.55 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Arcadia
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
9:30 PM EDT
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
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Arcadia
16.5 mi
00h 24m
To Indianapolis
21.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2407 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cicero Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Cicero Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Peru Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Peru Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Cicero Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Cicero Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Conner Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto IN-37

    6.5 mi · 9 min · IN-37

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
2 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
10.1 mi · 27%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 17%
North Peru Street
5.08 mi · 14%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 8%
Cicero Road
2.95 mi · 8%
North Meridian Street
2.42 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Turn right onto IN-37

6.53 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
00h 24m from Arcadia
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Arcadia and 21.1 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.02 one way or $10.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arcadia and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

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 Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 5.8 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 6.6 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 0.8 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 Fishers.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 29.07 mi (46.78 km).

Arcadia

#1 Arcadia

Human settlement in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,648
Coordinates40.1758700, -86.0216500
Altitude262
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: Main Street (-86.021649, 40.175789)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.03 L · about $5.02
Round trip
$10.03
2.66 gal · 10.06 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.02 $10.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.66 $11.31
Premium $4.65 $6.19 $12.38
Diesel $5.30 $7.05 $14.11

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and Indianapolis. The current time is 03:55:01.

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.