How far is Decatur, IN from Speedway, IN?

The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Speedway, IN is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
121.29 mi
02h 32m
Flight
100.08 mi
161.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.08 mi
Kilometers
161.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.29 mi
Kilometers
195.19 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Speedway
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Oct 15, 7:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive Speedway
Thu, Oct 15, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
60.6 mi
01h 16m
To Speedway
60.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Speedway.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Speedway.

  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 left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 30th Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East 30th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 29th Street

    906 ft · 21 sec · West 29th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West 30th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West 30th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Georgetown Road

    2664 ft · 55 sec · Georgetown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 25th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 25th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East McGalliard Road
49.9 mi · 41%
West Votaw Street
18.2 mi · 15%
South Harrison Street
15.1 mi · 12%
North 13th Street
12.6 mi · 10%
West State Street
9.21 mi · 8%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 5%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
100.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 16m from Decatur
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Speedway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Speedway?

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 60.6 miles from Decatur and 60.7 miles from Speedway.

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

The direct path is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.53 one way or $33.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Speedway.

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 8.3 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 4.6 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 7.1 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 Speedway. Straight-line distance: 100.08 mi (161.07 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,821
Coordinates40.8306000, -84.9291300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Speedway

#2 Speedway

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Population12,224
Coordinates39.8022700, -86.2672100
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-84.92913, 40.8306)
End: Speedway (-86.26721, 39.80227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.53
Round trip
$33.06
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $16.53 $33.06
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.07 $38.13
Premium $4.99 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $6.62 $28.34 $56.68

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Speedway. The current time is 14:26:25.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.