How far is Connersville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Connersville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 65.9 miles (106 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
65.85 mi
01h 14m
Flight
54.77 mi
88.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.77 mi
Kilometers
88.14 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.85 mi
Kilometers
105.98 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Return by in Connersville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Connersville
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Connersville
31.2 mi
00h 37m
To Indianapolis
34.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Connersville and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    36 m · 8 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    26 m · 10 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Grand Avenue

    128 m · 23 sec · North Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    16.3 mi · 24 min · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    756 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    21.6 mi · 23 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Connersville 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
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
21.8 mi · 33%
East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 25%
West 3rd Street
16.3 mi · 25%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 10%
East Washington Street
1.02 mi · 2%
North Illinois Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Merge slight left

21.6 mi · 00h 23m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 37m from Connersville
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Connersville 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 Connersville to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Connersville and 34.7 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Connersville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 54.77 mi (88.14 km).

Connersville

#1 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
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: Market Street (-85.14105, 39.641151)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.8 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.50
4.64 gal · 17.6 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.75 $17.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.87 $19.73
Premium $4.65 $10.80 $21.59
Diesel $5.30 $12.31 $24.61

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 Connersville and Indianapolis. The current time is 04:04:36.

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.