How far is Indianapolis, IN from Brownstown, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Brownstown, IN is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
113.59 mi
02h 32m
Flight
97.64 mi
157.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.64 mi
Kilometers
157.13 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.59 mi
Kilometers
182.8 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Brownstown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Indianapolis
56.9 mi
01h 16m
To Brownstown
56.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 1st Street

    13.2 mi · 22 min · Southwest 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Zoo Road

    2.8 mi · 9 min · West Zoo Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Browns Road

    848 ft · 37 sec · North Browns Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Browns Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
48.5 mi · 43%
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 37%
Southwest 1st Street
13.2 mi · 12%
West Zoo Road
2.85 mi · 3%
Madison Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
I 465 West
2.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 16m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brownstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from Indianapolis and 56.7 miles from Brownstown.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Brownstown.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Brownstown. Straight-line distance: 97.64 mi (157.13 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
Brownstown

#2 Brownstown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,874
Coordinates38.3808900, -86.5030400
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Brownstown (-86.50304, 38.38089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Brownstown. The current time is 22:44:43.

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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.