How far is Bainbridge, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Bainbridge, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
35.34 mi
00h 56m
Flight
34.73 mi
55.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.73 mi
Kilometers
55.9 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.34 mi
Kilometers
56.87 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Bainbridge
Wed, Apr 15, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bainbridge
2026-04-15T00:52
Arrive Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bainbridge
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
Danville
IN

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

From Bainbridge
18.5 mi
00h 28m
To Indianapolis
16.8 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Washington Street

    94 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    13.8 mi · 20 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Rockville Road

    15.1 mi · 24 min · Rockville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  14. 14

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bainbridge 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockville Road
15.1 mi · 43%
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
13.8 mi · 39%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.92 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.49 mi · 7%
South Holt Road
0.79 mi · 2%
Illinois Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rockville Road

Continue on Rockville Road

15.1 mi · 00h 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
34.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 28m from Bainbridge
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Bainbridge and Chance Light Rain near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Bainbridge and 16.8 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Bainbridge and Chance Light Rain near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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 Danville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 3.2 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Plainfield Town Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Plainfield Town Hall

Plainfield , IN
206 W Main St, Plainfield, IN 46168
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

80 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bainbridge and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 34.73 mi (55.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Bainbridge

Town in Indiana

Population743
Coordinates39.7611600, -86.8119500
Altitude284
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: South Washington Street (-86.811864, 39.761158)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.72 L · about $4.71
Round trip
$9.43
2.5 gal · 9.44 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.71 $9.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.32 $10.63
Premium $4.65 $5.82 $11.64
Diesel $5.30 $6.63 $13.26

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bainbridge and Indianapolis. The current time is 00:52:29.

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.