How far is Decatur, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?
The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Crawfordsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Crawfordsville.
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Start on West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 47 sec · West Monroe Street
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Turn left onto North 13th Street
12.6 mi · 14 min · North 13th Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West Votaw Street
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Continue on West State Street
9.2 mi · 12 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto East McGalliard Road
10.2 mi · 16 min · East McGalliard Road
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Take the ramp left
1053 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 865 West: Chicago
5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
863 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
20.9 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Crawfordsville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crawfordsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Crawfordsville?
The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 03h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Decatur and 77.5 miles from Crawfordsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Crawfordsville.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Muncie
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middletown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 115.93 mi (186.57 km).
#1 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.37 | $48.74 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $27.28 | $54.57 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $36.22 | $72.43 |
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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