How far is Indianapolis, IN from Bristol, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Bristol, IN is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Bristol.
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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
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
11 mi · 23 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
119.8 mi · 2 hr 28 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
2307 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
19.2 mi · 22 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll
1872 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on County Road 17
1212 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
107 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto County Road 17
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 17
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Turn right onto Shore Manor Drive
3.1 mi · 5 min · Shore Manor Drive
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Continue on West Vistula Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Vistula Street
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Turn right onto South Division Street
6 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Bristol.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
120 mi · 02h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Bristol?
The road trip is about 162.2 miles (261.1 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Indianapolis and 81.1 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 136.12 mi (219.06 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 Bristol
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,697 |
| Coordinates | 41.7214400, -85.8174900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-85.81749, 41.72144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $21.57 | $43.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.33 | $48.65 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.62 | $53.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.34 | $60.68 |
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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