How far is Boonville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Boonville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boonville and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boonville and Indianapolis.
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Start on South 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 61
2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61
52 m · 4 sec · State Road 61
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Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61
7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61
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Continue on South Main Street
135 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward SR 61: Boonville, Lynnville
1569 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
2901 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
140.5 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
145 m · 20 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Maryland Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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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 Boonville and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
140 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Boonville 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 Boonville to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 170.7 miles (274.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Boonville and 86.5 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boonville and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Boonville and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Newberry
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 Newberry.
Evansville, IN
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boonville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 133.08 mi (214.17 km).
#1 Boonville
County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 6,409 |
| Coordinates | 38.0492100, -87.2741700 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| 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: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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