How far is Graham, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Graham, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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
109.77 mi
01h 58m
Flight
91.2 mi
146.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.2 mi
Kilometers
146.77 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.77 mi
Kilometers
176.66 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, May 31, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Graham
Sun, May 31, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graham
2026-05-31T02:59
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, May 31, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graham
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Graham
53.8 mi
00h 59m
To Indianapolis
56 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    66 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 450 North

    3167 ft · 2 min · West 450 North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 100 West

    3065 ft · 1 min · North 100 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 500 North

    1 mi · 4 min · West 500 North

  5. 5

    Turn left

    9.2 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    85.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  13. 13

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Graham 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
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 500 North
87.8 mi · 80%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
West 450 North
0.6 mi · 1%
North 100 West
0.58 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

West 500 North

Merge slight left

85.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
91.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
00h 59m from Graham
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Graham 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 Graham to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Graham and 56 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 91.2 miles (146.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graham and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 91.2 mi (146.77 km).

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#1 Graham

Unincorporated community in Daviess County, Indiana

Population1,651
Coordinates38.7217100, -87.1964000
Altitude137
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: (-87.196665, 38.721698)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Graham and Indianapolis. The current time is 02:59:51.

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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.