How far is Harmony, IN from Pontiac, IN?

The driving distance from Harmony, IN to Pontiac, IN is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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
5.5 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.77 mi
6.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.77 mi
Kilometers
6.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.5 mi
Kilometers
8.85 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pontiac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Return by in Harmony
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harmony
2026-04-23T03:41
Arrive Pontiac
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:09 AM to 7:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harmony
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Knightsville
IN

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

From Harmony
2.7 mi
00h 04m
To Pontiac
2.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Harmony and Pontiac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harmony and Pontiac.

  1. 1

    Start on North Murphy Road

    1526 ft · 32 sec · North Murphy Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Hendrix Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Hendrix Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Forest Avenue

    4 mi · 6 min · North Forest Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West County Road 1400 North

    1653 ft · 1 min · West County Road 1400 North

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Road 1400 North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harmony and Pontiac.

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Forest Avenue
3.99 mi · 73%
East Hendrix Street
0.91 mi · 17%
West County Road 1400 North
0.31 mi · 6%
North Murphy Road
0.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Forest Avenue

Turn right onto North Forest Avenue

3.99 mi · 00h 06m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Knightsville
00h 04m from Harmony
Leave By
8:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Harmony and Sunny near Pontiac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Harmony to Pontiac?

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Knightsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Harmony and 2.7 miles from Pontiac.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harmony and Sunny near Pontiac.

Stop Ideas Near Knightsville

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

64 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

80 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

86 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harmony and Pontiac. Straight-line distance: 3.77 mi (6.06 km).

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#1 Harmony

Town in Indiana, United States

Population535
Coordinates39.5367100, -87.1058500
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pontiac

Pontiac is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.5903200, -87.1186300
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Start: Harmony (-87.10585, 39.53671)
End: Pontiac (-87.11863, 39.59032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.73 L · about $0.72
Round trip
$1.43
0.38 gal · 1.46 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.72 $1.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.81 $1.62
Premium $4.65 $0.88 $1.77
Diesel $5.30 $1.01 $2.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harmony and Pontiac. The current time is 03:41:05.

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.