How far is Bolivar, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Bolivar, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bolivar and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bolivar and Indianapolis.
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Start on East 950 North
1760 ft · 1 min · East 950 North
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto North Wabash Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Wabash Street
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Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 42 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left onto North 800 West
4.1 mi · 6 min · North 800 West
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on South 800 West
5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
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Continue on State Road 13
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 13
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Continue on North 900 West
6 mi · 9 min · North 900 West
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Continue on North Anderson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North Anderson Street
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Monument Circle
112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bolivar and Indianapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southwood Drive
Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
14.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bolivar 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 Bolivar to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Bolivar and 63.8 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bolivar and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Elwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elwood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bolivar and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 84.9 mi (136.63 km).
#1 Bolivar
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.9642100, -85.7874900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $14.56 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.47 | $40.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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