How far is Harrisburg, PA from Indiana, PA?
The driving distance from Harrisburg, PA to Indiana, PA is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrisburg and Indiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrisburg and Indiana.
-
1
Start on North 7th Street
27 m · 3 sec · North 7th Street
-
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 7th Street
64 m · 7 sec · North 7th Street
-
3
Exit the roundabout onto North 7th Street
1917 ft · 1 min · North 7th Street
-
4
Turn right
129 m · 10 sec
-
5
Turn straight onto Forster Street
2489 ft · 1 min · Forster Street
-
6
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
1.3 km · 1 min · M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
-
7
Continue on Taylor Bridge Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Taylor Bridge Bypass
-
8
Continue on Cumberland Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Cumberland Boulevard
-
9
Continue on North 32nd Street
4 mi · 7 min · North 32nd Street
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP: Philadelphia, Pittsburgh
1855 ft · 1 min
-
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Pittsburgh
1015 ft · 25 sec
-
12
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward Altoona, Johnstown
1614 ft · 47 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Business 220
1440 ft · 44 sec · Business 220
-
15
Take the ramp left toward I 99, US 220: Cumberland, Altoona
1124 ft · 27 sec
-
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1502 ft · 37 sec
-
17
Merge slight left
27.8 mi · 30 min
-
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Ebensburg, Hollidaysburg
1.1 mi · 2 min
-
19
Continue straight
2791 ft · 43 sec
-
20
Continue on William Penn Highway
15.9 mi · 18 min · William Penn Highway
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward Ebensburg, Loretto
1853 ft · 45 sec
-
22
Keep slight right to continue on Ebensburg, Loretto
137 m · 11 sec
-
23
Merge slight left onto Rowena Drive
3002 ft · 1 min · Rowena Drive
-
24
Continue on East High Street
1 km · 2 min · East High Street
-
25
Take the exit straight
56 m · 8 sec
-
26
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Ben Franklin Highway
-
27
Merge slight left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
6 mi · 9 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
-
28
Continue on Ben Franklin Highway
16.7 mi · 22 min · Ben Franklin Highway
-
29
Take the exit slight right
1757 ft · 44 sec
-
30
Turn right onto South 6th Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South 6th Street
-
31
Turn left onto Church Street
144 m · 21 sec · Church Street
-
32
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrisburg and Indiana.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
90.9 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Harrisburg and Sunny near Indiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrisburg to Indiana?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Everett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Harrisburg and 87.7 miles from Indiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.25 one way or $50.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Harrisburg and Sunny near Indiana.
Stop Ideas Near Everett
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 Everett.
Hancock, MD
Cumberland, MD
Cumberland station
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrisburg and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 121.65 mi (195.78 km).
#1 Harrisburg
The capital of Pennsylvania.
| Population | 49,322 |
| Coordinates | 40.2737000, -76.8844200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indiana
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.6214600, -79.1525300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indiana (-79.15253, 40.62146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.25 | $50.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.42 | $56.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.62 | $61.23 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $36.96 | $73.91 |
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 Pennsylvania · Jun 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.