How far is Indianapolis, IN from Clinton, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Clinton, IN is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Clinton.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue
2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road
1330 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Holt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Road
8.3 mi · 14 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on Rockville Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 52 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Ohio Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Ohio Street
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Turn left
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto State Road 163
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 163
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Turn right onto South Main Street
100 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Clinton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 52m
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 Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Clinton?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Bainbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Indianapolis and 36.1 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.4 miles (106.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.35 one way or $18.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Bainbridge
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 Bainbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 66.36 mi (106.79 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 Clinton
Clinton is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.6569800, -87.3980700 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-87.39807, 39.65698)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $3.68 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $10.90 | $21.79 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $12.24 | $24.48 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
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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