How far is Fairmount, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Fairmount, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmount and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmount and Indianapolis.
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Start on South Main Street
35 m · 13 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Street
2282 ft · 1 min · West Washington Street
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Continue on East 950 S
1.1 km · 2 min · East 950 S
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Turn right onto South East 00 West
2610 ft · 49 sec · South East 00 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 900 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West County Road 900 South
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Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
25.9 mi · 30 min · Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 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 Fairmount and Indianapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Strawtown Pike
Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
25.9 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmount 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 Fairmount to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Cicero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Fairmount and 46.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.18 one way or $20.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmount and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Cicero
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Fishers City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cicero.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmount and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 52.13 mi (83.9 km).
#1 Fairmount
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,742 |
| Coordinates | 40.4153200, -85.6505300 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $3.77 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.57 | $25.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
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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