How far is Indianapolis, IN from Delta, OH?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Delta, OH is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Huntington and Wells counties, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Delta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Delta.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
92.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South
1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
20.2 mi · 22 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East
1.3 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
526 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bruick Road
909 ft · 25 sec · Bruick Road
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Turn right onto Old US 24
7.1 mi · 14 min · Old US 24
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Turn right onto Fahlsing Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Fahlsing Road
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Take the ramp left
46 mi · 52 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 24 East: Maumee, Toledo
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 109: Liberty Center, Malinta
2106 ft · 57 sec
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
148 m · 17 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto East Street
5 mi · 8 min · East Street
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Keep slight right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right
555 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
115 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pelton Drive
24 m · 3 sec · Pelton Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pelton Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Delta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
92.4 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Delta?
The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.4 km) and usually takes 04h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Markle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Indianapolis and 99.3 miles from Delta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Delta.
Stop Ideas Near Markle
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 Markle.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Delta. Straight-line distance: 168.17 mi (270.65 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 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delta (-84.00522, 41.57366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $26.40 | $52.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.13 | $74.26 |
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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