How far is Indianapolis, IN from Cass, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Cass, IN is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
105.8 mi
02h 12m
Flight
76.11 mi
122.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.11 mi
Kilometers
122.49 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.8 mi
Kilometers
170.27 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T11:54
Arrive Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Center Point
IN

Town in Indiana

From Indianapolis
52.8 mi
01h 06m
To Cass
52.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.8 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto East County Road 50 South

    1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South County Road 700 East

    1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East

  19. 19

    Continue on Cass Washington Street

    953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cass Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
67.8 mi · 64%
US 40 East
29.3 mi · 28%
South County Road 700 East
0.65 mi · 1%
South Capitol Avenue
0.46 mi
I 70 West
0.39 mi
North Capitol Avenue
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

67.8 mi · 01h 16m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
76.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Center Point
01h 06m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Cass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Center Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Indianapolis and 52.9 miles from Cass.

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

The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Center Point

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

75 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Danville, Illinois

92 mi away
379 Lynch Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Cass. Straight-line distance: 76.11 mi (122.49 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
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#2 Cass

Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota

Population1,791
Coordinates39.0869900, -87.2786300
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Cass (-87.27863, 39.08699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 Cass. The current time is 11:54:10.

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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.