How far is Hartford City, IN from Zionsville, IN?
The driving distance from Hartford City, IN to Zionsville, IN is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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 35m.
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.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hartford City and Zionsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford City and Zionsville.
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Start on West Washington Street
2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street
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Continue on West Water Street
6 mi · 9 min · West Water Street
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Turn left onto County Road 950 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East
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Turn right onto County Road 900 South
3.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 900 South
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Take the ramp left
1823 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
1318 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Michigan Road
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Zionsville, Frankfort
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South 1st Street
945 ft · 23 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
47 m · 14 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hartford City and Zionsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
County Road 900 South
Merge slight left
28.7 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hartford City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zionsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hartford City to Zionsville?
The road trip is about 80.1 miles (128.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Hartford City and 40.1 miles from Zionsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.93 one way or $21.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hartford City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Zionsville.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hartford City and Zionsville. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).
#1 Hartford City
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.4511500, -85.3699700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Zionsville
Town of Indiana
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9508700, -86.2619400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zionsville (-86.26194, 39.95087)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $3.86 | $10.93 | $21.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $18.74 | $37.47 |
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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