How far is Harrison, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Harrison, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
82.1 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.26 mi
111.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.26 mi
Kilometers
111.47 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.1 mi
Kilometers
132.13 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
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 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
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Cloverdale
IN

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

From Harrison
41.1 mi
00h 43m
To Indianapolis
41 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bolton Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Bolton Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1339 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    72.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  12. 12

    Turn right

    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 Harrison and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
72.7 mi · 89%
Bolton Road
5.12 mi · 6%
Illinois Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi · 1%
South Illinois Street
0.34 mi
West South Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

72.7 mi · 01h 22m

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
69.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloverdale
00h 43m from Harrison
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harrison and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 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?

Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Harrison and 41 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Harrison and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

61 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

63 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

98 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 69.26 mi (111.47 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Township in Harrison County, Indiana

Population1,546
Coordinates39.5286500, -87.4222400
Altitude140
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: Bolton Road (-87.425106, 39.530164)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.97 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.87
5.8 gal · 21.94 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.94 $21.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.33 $24.67
Premium $4.65 $13.50 $26.99
Diesel $5.30 $15.38 $30.76

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 Harrison and Indianapolis. The current time is 22:58:33.

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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.