How far is Indianapolis, IN from Edinburgh, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Edinburgh, IN is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Edinburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Edinburgh.
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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
606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Park Avenue
156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1309 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
1110 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1938 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
30 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh
1861 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Shelbyville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road
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Continue on Shelby Avenue
552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Continue on North Grant Street
699 ft · 15 sec · North Grant Street
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Turn right onto Shelby Street
80 m · 5 sec · Shelby Street
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Continue on Shelby Avenue
1003 ft · 20 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Turn right onto East Center Cross Street
127 m · 14 sec · East Center Cross Street
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
134 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Edinburgh.
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.
I 65 South
Keep slight left
30 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Edinburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Edinburgh?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.9 miles from Indianapolis and 16.8 miles from Edinburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Edinburgh.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteland
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 Whiteland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Edinburgh. Straight-line distance: 30.38 mi (48.89 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 Edinburgh
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.3542200, -85.9666600 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edinburgh (-85.96666, 39.35422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.31 | $12.62 |
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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