How far is Flora, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Flora, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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
79.24 mi
01h 26m
Flight
66.78 mi
107.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.78 mi
Kilometers
107.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.24 mi
Kilometers
127.53 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Return by in Flora
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Flora
2026-04-19T01:04
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Flora
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Flora
35.6 mi
00h 43m
To Indianapolis
43.6 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rose Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Rose Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West James Drive

    156 m · 27 sec · West James Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive

    627 ft · 34 sec · South Hillcrest Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Business US-31

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Business US-31

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    44 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 43 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  12. 12

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Business US-31
1.38 mi · 2%
East 226th Street
0.16 mi
South Hillcrest Drive
0.12 mi
West James Drive
0.1 mi
Rose Street
0.07 mi
Monument Circle
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

44 mi · 00h 54m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
66.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
00h 43m from Flora
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Flora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Flora and 43.6 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Flora and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Flora and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 66.78 mi (107.48 km).

Flora

#1 Flora

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

Population1,998
Coordinates40.7339300, -86.0999900
Altitude203
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: Rose Street (-86.09999, 40.733794)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Flora and Indianapolis. The current time is 01:04:10.

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.