How far is Attica, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Attica, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.11 mi
01h 23m
Flight
68.2 mi
109.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.11 mi
Kilometers
133.75 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attica
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attica
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
New Ross
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Attica
39.1 mi
00h 41m
To Indianapolis
44 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S
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 Attica and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Perry Street

    554 ft · 23 sec · South Perry Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    1162 ft · 24 sec · East Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Council Street

    11.7 mi · 17 min · South Council Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 74 East

    1685 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street

    1867 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Cossell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Michigan Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive

    1337 ft · 50 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West New York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North West Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North West Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1542 ft · 50 sec · West Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    155 m · 25 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  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 Attica and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
59.3 mi · 71%
South Council Street
11.7 mi · 14%
Michigan Street
2.38 mi · 3%
West 10th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
West New York Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Cossell Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

59 mi · 01h 04m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ross
00h 41m from Attica
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Attica 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 Attica to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

New Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Attica and 44 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Ross

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

18 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

20 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attica and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 68.2 mi (109.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Attica

City in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana

Population3,324
Coordinates40.2942000, -87.2489000
Altitude165
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: East Main Street (-87.248855, 40.294227)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.1 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.86 gal · 22.2 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.46 $24.92
Premium $4.65 $13.64 $27.27
Diesel $5.30 $15.54 $31.08

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 Attica and Indianapolis. The current time is 01:55:00.

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.