How far is Hendricks, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Hendricks, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hendricks and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendricks and Indianapolis.
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Start on Schooley Drive
754 ft · 35 sec · Schooley Drive
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Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
2940 ft · 1 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn right onto County Road 300 West
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 300 West
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Continue on South Meridian Street
8.4 mi · 15 min · South Meridian Street
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Continue on Russell Avenue
934 ft · 32 sec · Russell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Illinois Street
911 ft · 25 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
156 m · 25 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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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 Hendricks 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.
South Meridian Street
Continue on South Meridian Street
8.42 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hendricks and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hendricks to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Edgewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Hendricks and 6.2 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hendricks and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Edgewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Edgewood.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hendricks and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 11.09 mi (17.84 km).
#1 Hendricks
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,282 |
| Coordinates | 39.6081000, -86.1483200 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
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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