How far is Deer Creek, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Deer Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
67.18 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.72 mi
96.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.72 mi
Kilometers
96.11 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.18 mi
Kilometers
108.12 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Return by in Deer Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Creek
2026-04-23T09:38
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kirklin
IN

Township in Clinton County, Indiana

From Deer Creek
30.8 mi
00h 41m
To Indianapolis
36.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW
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 Deer Creek and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Creek and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Michigan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 600 East

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · South Michigan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    864 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North West Street

    2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue

    2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Creek and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 600 East
28 mi · 42%
South Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 24%
Michigan Street
12.6 mi · 19%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
2.01 mi · 3%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.98 mi · 1%
North West Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 600 East

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirklin
00h 41m from Deer Creek
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Kirklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Deer Creek and 36.4 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirklin

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

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

49 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

51 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

52 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Creek and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 59.72 mi (96.11 km).

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#1 Deer Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population874
Coordinates40.6142000, -86.3911100
Altitude217
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: Michigan Street (-86.391228, 40.6142)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 Deer Creek and Indianapolis. The current time is 09:38:38.

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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.