How far is Indianapolis, IN from Chandler, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Chandler, IN is about 167 miles (268.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.94 mi
03h 11m
Flight
135.88 mi
218.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.88 mi
Kilometers
218.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.94 mi
Kilometers
268.67 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Chandler
Thu, Apr 23, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:11 AM to 10:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Indianapolis
83.5 mi
01h 35m
To Chandler
83.5 mi
01h 35m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South State Street

    134 m · 27 sec · South State Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right

    7 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
153 mi · 92%
Madison Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
I 465 West
2.33 mi · 1%
Lynch Road
2.15 mi · 1%
South East Street
1.29 mi · 1%
North Meridian Street
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
135.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 35m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Chandler.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 167 miles (268.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Indianapolis and 83.5 miles from Chandler.

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

The direct path is about 135.9 miles (218.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 10:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Chandler, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Chandler. Straight-line distance: 135.88 mi (218.68 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
Chandler

#2 Chandler

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,288
Coordinates38.0417100, -87.3680600
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Chandler (-87.36806, 38.04171)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.21 $44.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.05 $50.10
Premium $4.65 $27.41 $54.82
Diesel $5.30 $31.24 $62.48

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Chandler, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 00:42:29, although it is 23:42:29 in Chandler.

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.