How far is Delta, OH from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Delta, OH to Indianapolis, IN is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
Driving Distance
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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 04h 03m.
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 Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delta and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta and Indianapolis.
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Start on Pelton Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Pelton Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Madison Street
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Keep slight right
157 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1187 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Street
148 m · 17 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Damascus Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Damascus Street
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Take the ramp right toward US 24 West: Napoleon
1497 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
49.1 mi · 56 min
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Turn right onto Fahlsing Road
3139 ft · 1 min · Fahlsing Road
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Turn left onto Old US 24
7.4 mi · 15 min · Old US 24
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Take the ramp left
79 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1994 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.5 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South: Indianapolis
1529 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Monument Circle
112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delta and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Merge slight left
70.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delta and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delta to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Markle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Delta and 99.3 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delta and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Markle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Markle.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 168.17 mi (270.65 km).
#1 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $3.71 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.53 | $67.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.13 | $60.26 |
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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