How far is Indianapolis, IN from Crawfordsville, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Crawfordsville, IN is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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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 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Continue on Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West 10th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West
2585 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 1 min
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Keep slight right
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Crawfordsville
1336 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Englewood Drive
2158 ft · 2 min · North Englewood Drive
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Turn left onto Eastwood Drive
121 m · 17 sec · Eastwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eastwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 465 North
Keep slight right
34.2 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Crawfordsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Crawfordsville?
The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lizton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Indianapolis and 23.2 miles from Crawfordsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Crawfordsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lizton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Zionsville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lizton.
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Crawfordsville. Straight-line distance: 42.39 mi (68.22 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 Crawfordsville
City in Montgomery County, Indiana
| Population | 16,151 |
| Coordinates | 40.0411500, -86.8744500 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawfordsville (-86.87445, 40.04115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.65 | $17.29 |
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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