How far is Indianapolis, IN from Burlington, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Burlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Burlington.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
900 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Continue on Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right
24 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Burlington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Michigan Road
Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Burlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Burlington?
The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Indianapolis and 26 miles from Burlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Burlington.
Stop Ideas Near Sheridan
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 Sheridan.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Burlington. Straight-line distance: 50.75 mi (81.68 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 Burlington
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 604 |
| Coordinates | 40.4803100, -86.3947200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burlington (-86.39472, 40.48031)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $3.62 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $12.21 | $24.41 |
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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