How far is Decatur, IN from Beech Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
122.12 mi
02h 26m
Flight
98.04 mi
157.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.04 mi
Kilometers
157.78 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.12 mi
Kilometers
196.53 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-23T00:32
Arrive Beech Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Decatur
61 mi
01h 13m
To Beech Grove
61.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°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 Decatur and Beech Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Beech Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Street

    2422 ft · 47 sec · West Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 13th Street

    12.6 mi · 14 min · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Votaw Street

    18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East McGalliard Road

    10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1053 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    1 km · 58 sec · East Raymond Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Beech Grove.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McGalliard Road
50.4 mi · 41%
West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 15%
South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 12%
North 13th Street
12.6 mi · 10%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 10%
West State Street
9.21 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East McGalliard Road

Merge slight left

39 mi · 00h 42m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
98.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 13m from Decatur
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Beech Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Beech Grove?

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Decatur and 61.1 miles from Beech Grove.

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

The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.25 one way or $32.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Decatur and Mostly Sunny near Beech Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 5 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 98.04 mi (157.78 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,821
Coordinates40.8306000, -84.9291300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Beech Grove

#2 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-84.92913, 40.8306)
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $16.25
Round trip
$32.51
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.25 $32.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.33 $36.66
Premium $4.65 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.30 $22.86 $45.72

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 Decatur and Beech Grove. The current time is 00:32:46.

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.