How far is Cleveland, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Cleveland, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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.
Town in Hancock County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Indianapolis.
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Start on East Main Street
154 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North State Street
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Turn left
1669 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
3219 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Michigan Street, New York Street
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East North Street
1592 ft · 1 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1440 ft · 53 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto East Vermont Street
1526 ft · 1 min · East Vermont Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1292 ft · 50 sec · 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 Cleveland 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 State Street
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Cleveland and 17 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cleveland and Mostly Cloudy near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake
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 Spring Lake.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.94 km).
#1 Cleveland
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 3,376 |
| Coordinates | 39.7903200, -85.6447000 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.93 | $9.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
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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