How far is Indianapolis, IN from Attica, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Attica, IN is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
78.1 mi
01h 38m
Flight
68.2 mi
109.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.2 mi
Kilometers
109.75 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.1 mi
Kilometers
125.69 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 Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Attica
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 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
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
New Ross
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
39 mi
00h 49m
To Attica
39.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North West Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West New York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive

    1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Michigan Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cossell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    2585 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    58 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica

    1774 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Council Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Council Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Jackson Street

    1162 ft · 24 sec · East Jackson Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Perry Street

    554 ft · 15 sec · South Perry Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Perry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 North
59.5 mi · 76%
South Council Street
11.6 mi · 15%
West Michigan Street
2.37 mi · 3%
West 10th Street
1.21 mi · 2%
West New York Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Cossell Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 465 North

Keep slight right

58 mi · 01h 03m

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 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ross
00h 49m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Attica.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 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?

New Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Indianapolis and 39.1 miles from Attica.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Attica.

Stop Ideas Near New Ross

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

18 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

20 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Attica. Straight-line distance: 68.2 mi (109.75 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 Attica

City in Logan Township, Fountain County, Indiana

Population3,324
Coordinates40.2942000, -87.2489000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Attica (-87.2489, 40.2942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.76 gal
10.43 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.52 gal · 20.86 L
Estimated CO2
24.5 kg one way
Round trip: 49.1 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.74 $23.48
Premium $4.65 $12.85 $25.69
Diesel $5.30 $14.64 $29.28

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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There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Attica. The current time is 05:08:12.

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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.