How far is Hamilton, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Hamilton, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Indianapolis.
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Start on North County Road 600 West
16 m · 8 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 400 North
2.7 mi · 5 min · West County Road 400 North
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street
2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto IN-47
2 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
2173 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on North West Street
2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street
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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 Hamilton and Indianapolis.
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.
IN-47
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Hamilton and 28 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 46.66 mi (75.1 km).
#1 Hamilton
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.3447600, -86.6180600 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| 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: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
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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