How far is Hidden Valley, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Hidden Valley, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hidden Valley and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hidden Valley and Indianapolis.
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Start on the route
29 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
31 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Heidi Haven Drive
1338 ft · 59 sec · Heidi Haven Drive
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Continue on Ventura Drive
129 m · 24 sec · Ventura Drive
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Turn left onto Alpine Drive
1422 ft · 1 min · Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
2025 ft · 2 min · Fairway Drive
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2040 ft · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto SR 1
12.5 mi · 21 min · SR 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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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 Hidden Valley and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
69.5 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Craig is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Hidden Valley and 49.3 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.7 miles (131.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hidden Valley and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Craig
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 Craig.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hidden Valley and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 81.69 mi (131.47 km).
#1 Hidden Valley
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 39.1622800, -84.8430100 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| 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: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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