How far is Indianapolis, IN from Daleville, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Daleville, IN is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.1 miles (64.5 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.76 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.05 mi
64.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.05 mi
Kilometers
64.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.76 mi
Kilometers
73.65 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
22.9 mi
00h 31m
To Daleville
22.9 mi
00h 31m

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
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Daleville.

  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

    29.2 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie

    2015 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Commerce Road

    2773 ft · 1 min · West Commerce Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  13. 13

    Turn left

    46 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    37 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    26 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
38.5 mi · 84%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 6%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 5%
West Commerce Road
0.53 mi · 1%
South Walnut Street
0.51 mi · 1%
SR 67 North
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

29.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
00h 31m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Daleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Daleville?

The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Indianapolis and 22.9 miles from Daleville.

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

The direct path is about 40.1 miles (64.5 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 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 $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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 Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Daleville. Straight-line distance: 40.05 mi (64.46 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
Daleville

#2 Daleville

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,630
Coordinates40.1211500, -85.5580300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Daleville (-85.55803, 40.12115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
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.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.85 $13.69
Premium $4.65 $7.49 $14.99
Diesel $5.30 $8.54 $17.08

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 Daleville. The current time is 06:02:20.

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.