How far is Indianapolis, IN from DeMotte, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to DeMotte, IN is about 124.3 miles (200 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
124.26 mi
02h 23m
Flight
112.72 mi
181.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.72 mi
Kilometers
181.41 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.26 mi
Kilometers
199.98 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeMotte
Thu, Apr 23, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive DeMotte
Thu, Apr 23, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Indianapolis
62.1 mi
01h 11m
To DeMotte
62.1 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87.4 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 10: Roselawn, Demotte

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West State Road 10

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West State Road 10

  11. 11

    Continue on North State Road 10

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North State Road 10

  12. 12

    Continue on South Halleck Street

    2497 ft · 50 sec · South Halleck Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Halleck Street

    2116 ft · 1 min · North Halleck Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Halleck Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
87.8 mi · 71%
I 65 North
28.1 mi · 23%
West State Road 10
3.43 mi · 3%
North State Road 10
2.62 mi · 2%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
South Halleck Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

87.4 mi · 01h 34m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 11m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near DeMotte.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.3 miles (200 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Indianapolis and 62.1 miles from DeMotte.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and DeMotte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near DeMotte.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.1 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.6 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and DeMotte. Straight-line distance: 112.72 mi (181.41 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
DeMotte

#2 DeMotte

City in Jasper County, Indiana, United States of America

Population3,814
Coordinates41.1950400, -87.1986400
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: DeMotte (-87.19864, 41.19504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.39 gal
16.6 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.78 gal · 33.2 L
Estimated CO2
39 kg one way
Round trip: 78 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $4.65 $20.43 $40.86
Diesel $5.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 DeMotte, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 23:22:38, although it is 22:22:38 in DeMotte.

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.