How far is Highland, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Highland, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
67.61 mi
01h 31m
Flight
65.75 mi
105.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.75 mi
Kilometers
105.81 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.61 mi
Kilometers
108.8 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Return by in Highland
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 3:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Bainbridge
IN

Town in Indiana

From Highland
34.6 mi
00h 45m
To Indianapolis
33 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East County Road 600 South

    27 m · 5 sec · East County Road 600 South

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South County Road 360 East

    1717 ft · 1 min · South County Road 360 East

  4. 4

    Turn left

    48.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockville Road

    15.1 mi · 24 min · Rockville Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Holt Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Holt Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rockville Road
15.1 mi · 22%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.92 mi · 4%
South Holt Road
0.79 mi · 1%
Illinois Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi · 1%
South Illinois Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

48.3 mi · 01h 13m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
65.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bainbridge
00h 45m from Highland
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Highland and 33 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.01 one way or $18.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Highland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

32 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

36 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 65.75 mi (105.81 km).

Highland

#1 Highland

Unincorporated town in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States

Population22,283
Coordinates39.7944800, -87.3958500
Altitude191
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: (-87.395879, 39.794479)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.01
Round trip
$18.03
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.01 $18.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.65 $11.12 $22.25
Diesel $5.30 $12.68 $25.35

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Highland and Indianapolis. The current time is 02:06:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.