How far is Avon, IN from Decatur, IN?

The driving distance from Avon, IN to Decatur, IN is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
141.95 mi
02h 30m
Flight
106.99 mi
172.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.99 mi
Kilometers
172.19 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.95 mi
Kilometers
228.44 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T00:33
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Daleville
IN

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

From Avon
68.9 mi
01h 15m
To Decatur
73 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Avon and Decatur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon and Decatur.

  1. 1

    Start on Rockville Road

    947 ft · 45 sec · Rockville Road

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Rockville Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Rockville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    20.2 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis

    1.1 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Walnut Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · North Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    12.6 mi · 14 min · South Church Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Monroe Street

    2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon and Decatur.

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
41.2 mi · 29%
I 465 North
22.9 mi · 16%
West Walnut Street
18.2 mi · 13%
North Meridian Street
15.1 mi · 11%
South Church Avenue
12.6 mi · 9%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Daleville
01h 15m from Avon
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Avon and Sunny near Decatur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon to Decatur?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Avon and 73 miles from Decatur.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Avon and Sunny near Decatur.

Stop Ideas Near Daleville

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 Daleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 3.4 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Daleville.

RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

65 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

114 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

115 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 106.99 mi (172.19 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

Town in Indiana

Population19,361
Coordinates39.7628200, -86.3997200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,821
Coordinates40.8306000, -84.9291300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-86.399721, 39.762851)
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.31 $42.62
Premium $4.65 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.30 $26.57 $53.15

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 Avon and Decatur. The current time is 00:33:16.

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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.