How far is Cass, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Cass, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.69 mi
01h 45m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.69 mi
Kilometers
163.65 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Return by in Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cass
2026-04-23T10:32
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cass
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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Cass
52.6 mi
00h 52m
To Indianapolis
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cass Washington Street

    953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South County Road 700 East

    1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Road 50 South

    1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    867 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    20.9 mi · 28 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  18. 18

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
68.2 mi · 67%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 6%
South County Road 700 East
0.65 mi · 1%
I-70 East
0.58 mi · 1%
Illinois Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
00h 52m from Cass
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cass 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 Cass to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Cass and 49.1 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.54 one way or $27.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cass and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Center Point, 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 Center Point.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cass and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.49 km).

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#1 Cass

Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota

Population1,791
Coordinates39.0869900, -87.2786300
Altitude174
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: Cass Washington Street (-87.278333, 39.086994)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $13.54
Round trip
$27.08
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.54 $27.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.65 $16.71 $33.42
Diesel $5.30 $19.04 $38.08

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 Cass and Indianapolis. The current time is 10:32:24.

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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.