How far is Indianapolis, IN from Converse, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Converse, IN is about 77.9 miles (125.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
77.94 mi
01h 50m
Flight
64.82 mi
104.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.82 mi
Kilometers
104.32 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.94 mi
Kilometers
125.44 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Converse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Converse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Chesterfield
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
39 mi
00h 55m
To Converse
39 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph W

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.

  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

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    36.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 332: Frankton, Muncie

    1653 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West McGalliard Road

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West McGalliard Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Broadway Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Broadway Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto West Walnut Street

    1.2 km · 58 sec · West Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Water Street

    1140 ft · 31 sec · North Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North 800 E Road

    5 mi · 12 min · North 800 E Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 700 East

    1.2 km · 3 min · South 700 East

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 700 East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
45.8 mi · 59%
West McGalliard Road
10.1 mi · 13%
North Broadway Avenue
9.23 mi · 12%
North 800 E Road
4.98 mi · 6%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

36.6 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 55m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers then 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 77.9 miles (125.4 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Indianapolis and 39 miles from Converse.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.37 one way or $20.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Converse.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.7 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Converse. Straight-line distance: 64.82 mi (104.32 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 Converse

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population1,211
Coordinates40.3894900, -85.2391400
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Converse (-85.23914, 40.38949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.75 gal
10.41 L · about $10.37
Round trip
$20.74
5.5 gal · 20.82 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.9 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.37 $20.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.70 $23.39
Premium $4.65 $12.80 $25.60
Diesel $5.30 $14.59 $29.17

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Converse. The current time is 01:15:59.

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.