How far is Indianapolis, IN from Albion, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Albion, IN is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
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.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Park Avenue
156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1309 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
1110 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1938 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
73.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville
1997 ft · 48 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on State Road 256
2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 256
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Albion.
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 65 South
Keep slight left
73.5 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Chance 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 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Indianapolis and 41.3 miles from Albion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.3 miles (119.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Albion. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.65 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Albion
Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 2,370 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436700, -85.7341300 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Albion (-85.73413, 38.74367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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