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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.59 mi
01h 38m
Flight
74.35 mi
119.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.35 mi
Kilometers
119.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.59 mi
Kilometers
132.91 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 7:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-15T03:59
Arrive Albion
Wed, Apr 15, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
41.3 mi
00h 49m
To Albion
41.3 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

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

    606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1309 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1938 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

    1997 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 256

    2.8 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.4 mi · 90%
State Road 256
2.78 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 1%
US 31
0.38 mi
East Washington Street
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
74.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 49m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Albion. Straight-line distance: 74.35 mi (119.65 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
Albion

#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,370
Coordinates38.7436700, -85.7341300
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Albion (-85.73413, 38.74367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Albion. The current time is 03:59:33.

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.