How far is Clear Creek, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Clear Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
58.59 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.9 mi
80.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.9 mi
Kilometers
80.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.59 mi
Kilometers
94.29 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Clear Creek
Tue, May 12, 9:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clear Creek
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 12, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clear Creek
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Clear Creek
28.2 mi
00h 35m
To Indianapolis
30.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clear Creek and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Rogers Street

    879 ft · 27 sec · Rogers Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Church Lane

    2821 ft · 2 min · West Church Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Victor Pike

    765 ft · 38 sec · South Victor Pike

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    47.3 mi · 53 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  9. 9

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Victor Pike
47.5 mi · 81%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 7%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 2%
West Church Lane
0.53 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi · 1%
West Morris Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Victor Pike

Merge slight right

47.3 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
49.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 35m from Clear Creek
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clear Creek 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 Clear Creek to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Clear Creek and 30.4 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.81 one way or $15.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clear Creek and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 49.9 mi (80.3 km).

Clear Creek

#1 Clear Creek

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Population5,399
Coordinates39.1092100, -86.5400000
Altitude200
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: Rogers Street (-86.540098, 39.109219)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $7.81
Round trip
$15.61
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.81 $15.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.80 $17.61
Premium $4.65 $9.63 $19.27
Diesel $5.30 $10.98 $21.96

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clear Creek and Indianapolis. The current time is 19:19:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.