How far is Edgewood, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Edgewood, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.16 mi
00h 14m
Flight
5.92 mi
9.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.92 mi
Kilometers
9.52 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.16 mi
Kilometers
9.91 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 PM EDT
Return by in Edgewood
Sat, Apr 18, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-18T15:51
Arrive Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 4:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Edgewood
3.2 mi
00h 07m
To Indianapolis
3 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewood and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Edgewood and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on East Dudley Avenue

    24 m · 10 sec · East Dudley Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Madison Avenue

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Madison Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on South Delaware Street

    1162 ft · 49 sec · South Delaware Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East McCarty Street

    669 ft · 29 sec · East McCarty Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Georgia Street

    552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street

    1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
177.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Avenue
5.26 mi · 86%
South Illinois Street
0.29 mi · 5%
South Delaware Street
0.22 mi · 4%
South Meridian Street
0.19 mi · 3%
East McCarty Street
0.13 mi · 2%
West Georgia Street
0.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Madison Avenue

Turn left onto Madison Avenue

4.91 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
5.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
00h 07m from Edgewood
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Edgewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Edgewood and 3 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Edgewood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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 Beech Grove and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edgewood and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 5.92 mi (9.52 km).

Edgewood

#1 Edgewood

Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,850
Coordinates39.6847700, -86.1341500
Altitude231
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: East Dudley Avenue (-86.134151, 39.684905)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.22 gal
0.82 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.44 gal · 1.64 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 3.9 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.94 $1.87
Premium $4.65 $1.02 $2.05
Diesel $5.30 $1.17 $2.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Indianapolis. The current time is 15:51:16.

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.