How far is Indianapolis, IN from Crown Point, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Crown Point, IN is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
138.14 mi
02h 37m
Flight
130.33 mi
209.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.75 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.14 mi
Kilometers
222.31 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crown Point
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 11:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T18:16
Arrive Crown Point
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
69.1 mi
01h 18m
To Crown Point
69 mi
01h 18m

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
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Crown Point.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104.9 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Crown Point

    2386 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    122 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Clark Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Court Street

    102 m · 8 sec · North Court Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
105 mi · 76%
I 65 North
28.1 mi · 20%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
US 231
0.45 mi
South Main Street
0.08 mi
West Market Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 53m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
130.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 18m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Crown Point?

The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.3 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from Indianapolis and 69 miles from Crown Point.

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

The direct path is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.36 one way or $36.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Crown Point, 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 Mostly Sunny near Crown Point.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Crown Point. Straight-line distance: 130.33 mi (209.75 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
Crown Point

#2 Crown Point

City in Indiana, USA

Population30,906
Coordinates41.4169800, -87.3653100
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Crown Point (-87.36531, 41.41698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.45 L · about $18.36
Round trip
$36.73
9.74 gal · 36.9 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.36 $36.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.71 $41.42
Premium $4.65 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.30 $25.83 $51.66

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 Crown Point, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 18:16:26, although it is 17:16:26 in Crown Point.

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.