How far is Centerville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Centerville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 154 miles (247.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.99 mi
02h 57m
Flight
131.9 mi
212.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.9 mi
Kilometers
212.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.99 mi
Kilometers
247.83 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Centerville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerville
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Centerville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Centerville
75.9 mi
01h 28m
To Indianapolis
78.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North County Road 50 West

    3123 ft · 2 min · North County Road 50 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2.2 mi · 7 min · West County Road 800 North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    29.2 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue

    17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    74.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  12. 12

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Centerville 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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South John F Kennedy Avenue
91.5 mi · 59%
Newton Street
20.4 mi · 13%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 3%
West County Road 800 North
2.25 mi · 1%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
North County Road 50 West
0.59 mi
Longest Stretch

South John F Kennedy Avenue

Merge slight left

74.2 mi · 01h 22m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 28m from Centerville
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Centerville and 78.1 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Centerville and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Centerville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 131.9 mi (212.27 km).

Centerville

#1 Centerville

Town in Indiana

Population2,611
Coordinates37.9942200, -87.0633300
Altitude139
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: North County Road 50 West (-87.064738, 37.994276)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.57 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.14 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.48 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.19
Premium $4.65 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $5.30 $28.80 $57.60

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Centerville, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Centerville is 00:03:49, although it is 01:03:49 in Indianapolis.

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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.