How far is Broad Ripple, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Broad Ripple, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Included town in Indianapolis
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broad Ripple and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple and Indianapolis.
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Start on Winthrop Avenue
129 m · 20 sec · Winthrop Avenue
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Turn right onto East 61st Street
122 m · 23 sec · East 61st Street
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Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
1210 ft · 37 sec · Guilford Avenue
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Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
727 ft · 20 sec · Kessler Boulevard East Drive
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Turn left onto North College Avenue
3.7 mi · 8 min · North College Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2608 ft · 1 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 Broad Ripple and Indianapolis.
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.
North College Avenue
Turn left onto North College Avenue
3.71 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broad Ripple 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 Broad Ripple to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rocky Ripple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Broad Ripple and 3.9 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broad Ripple and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Rocky Ripple
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rocky Ripple.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broad Ripple and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 6.85 mi (11.02 km).
#1 Broad Ripple
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
| Population | 17,041 |
| Coordinates | 39.8667100, -86.1416500 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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