How far is Bicknell, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Bicknell, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
107.85 mi
02h 01m
Flight
92.2 mi
148.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.2 mi
Kilometers
148.38 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.85 mi
Kilometers
173.56 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Bicknell
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bicknell
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bicknell
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Bicknell
54.6 mi
01h 00m
To Indianapolis
53.2 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    761 ft · 37 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue

    1828 ft · 1 min · Freelandville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    2344 ft · 40 sec · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th St

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  14. 14

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
4th St
89 mi · 83%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
East 11th Street
0.44 mi
West Morris Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

4th St

Merge slight left

85.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 00m from Bicknell
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bicknell and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Bicknell and 53.2 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.37 one way or $28.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bicknell and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bicknell and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 92.2 mi (148.38 km).

Bicknell

#1 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
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 3rd Street (-87.307739, 38.774151)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.41 L · about $14.37
Round trip
$28.74
7.62 gal · 28.82 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.37 $28.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.65 $17.73 $35.46
Diesel $5.30 $20.21 $40.42

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 Bicknell and Indianapolis. The current time is 22:51:02.

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.