How far is Indianapolis, IN from Brazil, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Brazil, IN is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
63.65 mi
01h 17m
Flight
54.15 mi
87.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.15 mi
Kilometers
87.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.65 mi
Kilometers
102.43 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 6:33 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 Brazil
Wed, Apr 15, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Stilesville
IN

Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
31.8 mi
00h 38m
To Brazil
31.9 mi
00h 38m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

    1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue

    2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    56.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil

    1788 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 59

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 59

  9. 9

    Continue on South Forest Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Forest Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East National Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
56.8 mi · 89%
State Route 59
3.65 mi · 6%
South Forest Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
South Capitol Avenue
0.46 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.39 mi · 1%
North Capitol Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

56.8 mi · 01h 04m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stilesville
00h 38m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brazil.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Stilesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Indianapolis and 31.9 miles from Brazil.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely near Brazil.

Stop Ideas Near Stilesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

51 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

54 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Brazil. Straight-line distance: 54.15 mi (87.15 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
Brazil

#2 Brazil

City in Indiana, United States

Population7,990
Coordinates39.5236500, -87.1250200
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Brazil (-87.12502, 39.52365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.5 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

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 Brazil. The current time is 03:59:19.

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.