How far is Howard, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Howard, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
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.
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Howard and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Howard and Indianapolis.
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Start on County Road 1025N
128 m · 23 sec · County Road 1025N
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Turn left
876 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on County Road 700W
2.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 700W
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Continue on South 600 West
2663 ft · 2 min · South 600 West
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Turn right onto West State Street
4.7 mi · 8 min · West State Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on County Road 1100 South
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road 1100 South
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Turn left onto County Road 100 East
10.7 mi · 16 min · County Road 100 East
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
59 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street
1867 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 50 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1542 ft · 50 sec · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
155 m · 25 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 36 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 Howard 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 East
Merge slight left
59 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Howard and Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Howard to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Crawfordsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Howard and 48.6 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.96 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Howard and Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Crawfordsville
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 Crawfordsville.
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Howard and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 65.39 mi (105.24 km).
#1 Howard
Unincorporated town in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9161500, -87.3755700 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| 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: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.68 | $11.96 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $15.66 | $31.32 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $21.71 | $43.43 |
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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