How far is Indianapolis, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Albion, IN is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
146.79 mi
02h 56m
Flight
118.84 mi
191.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.84 mi
Kilometers
191.25 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.79 mi
Kilometers
236.24 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Tue, May 5, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 11:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-05T05:53
Arrive Albion
Tue, May 5, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
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
Gas City
IN

City in Grant County, Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
73.4 mi
01h 28m
To Albion
73.4 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Orange Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    35 m · 3 sec · West 300 North

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 300 North

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
115 mi · 78%
US 30 West
18.6 mi · 13%
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 5%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 2%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 2%
South Orange Street
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
118.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gas City
01h 28m from Indianapolis
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.8 miles (236.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Gas City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.4 miles from Indianapolis and 73.4 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Gas City

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

93 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

109 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Waterloo

116 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Albion. Straight-line distance: 118.84 mi (191.25 km).

Indianapolis

#1 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
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#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Albion (-85.42442, 41.3956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.61 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.07
10.36 gal · 39.22 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.53 $39.07
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.03 $44.06
Premium $4.65 $24.11 $48.22
Diesel $5.30 $27.47 $54.95

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Albion. The current time is 05:53:29.

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.