How far is Indianapolis, IN from Boonville, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Boonville, IN is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.08 mi
03h 16m
Flight
133.08 mi
214.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.08 mi
Kilometers
214.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.08 mi
Kilometers
273.72 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boonville
Sat, May 30, 9:20 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sat, May 30, 1:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-30T07:03
Arrive Boonville
Sat, May 30, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Indianapolis
85.1 mi
01h 38m
To Boonville
85.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE
Destination
82°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

    966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South East Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    93.8 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    1331 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    9.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

    1665 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto State Road 61

    7.3 mi · 11 min · State Road 61

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Road 61

    76 m · 5 sec · State Road 61

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Road 61

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

  23. 23

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 3rd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    106 m · 13 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    105 m · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Locust Street

    106 m · 14 sec · West Locust Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
142 mi · 84%
I 64 East
9.87 mi · 6%
State Road 61
9.47 mi · 6%
Madison Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
I 465 West
2.33 mi · 1%
South East Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

93.8 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 38m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Partly Sunny near Boonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Indianapolis and 85.1 miles from Boonville.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Boonville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Boonville. Straight-line distance: 133.08 mi (214.17 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
Boonville

#2 Boonville

County seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Population6,409
Coordinates38.0492100, -87.2741700
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Boonville (-87.27417, 38.04921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.72 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.44 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Boonville, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 07:03:10, although it is 06:03:10 in Boonville.

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.