How far is Indianapolis, IN from Converse, TX?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Converse, TX is about 1160.8 miles (1868.1 km), with a travel time of about 20h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 987.7 miles (1589.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 40h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 20h 29m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Converse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Converse.
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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
143.2 mi · 2 hr 38 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
65.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
113.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Memphis
1591 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
130.8 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Continue straight
291.2 mi · 4 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E: Denton, Waco
3065 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, I 35E North: Waco, Denton
607 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North, I 35E South: Denton, Waco
67 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South: Waco
1915 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway
89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway
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Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway
6.6 mi · 8 min · North Jack Kultgen Expressway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
37.9 mi · 39 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
55.8 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Purple Heart Trail
49.8 mi · 55 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on Interstate Highway 35
1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate Highway 35
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
11.9 mi · 13 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Continue on North Pan Am Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · North Pan Am Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Loop 1604: Anderson Loop
726 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 South, TX 218: Anderson Loop, Pat Booker Road, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Loop 1604 South: Anderson Loop, JBSA-Randolph
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Loop 1604 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Anderson Loop
1.5 mi · 2 min · Anderson Loop
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 1976
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight onto East Loop 1604 North
1.5 km · 2 min · East Loop 1604 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Farm-to-Market Road 1976
1.2 mi · 2 min · Farm-to-Market Road 1976
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Continue on 1st Street
656 ft · 23 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Toepperwein Road
30 m · 4 sec · Toepperwein Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toepperwein Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Converse.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
East Belt Freeway
Continue straight
291 mi · 04h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Converse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Converse?
The road trip is about 1160.8 miles (1868.1 km) and usually takes 20h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 580.4 miles from Indianapolis and 580.4 miles from Converse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 987.7 miles (1589.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 173.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $154.46 one way or $308.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 364 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Converse, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Converse.
Stop Ideas Near North Little Rock
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 North Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Converse. Straight-line distance: 987.69 mi (1589.54 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 Converse
City
| Population | 28,814 |
| Coordinates | 29.5180100, -98.3161200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Converse (-98.31612, 29.51801)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1868 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 29h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 23h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $154.46 | $308.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $174.20 | $348.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $190.63 | $381.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $217.25 | $434.50 |
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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