How far is Indianapolis, IN from Flat Rock, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Flat Rock, IN is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
38.21 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.9 mi
52.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.9 mi
Kilometers
52.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.21 mi
Kilometers
61.5 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Flat Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T14:26
Arrive Flat Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
19.1 mi
00h 25m
To Flat Rock
19.1 mi
00h 25m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Flat Rock.

  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

    606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1309 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1938 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    30 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: Flat Rock, Edinburgh

    1861 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 1100 South

    789 ft · 16 sec · County Road 1100 South

  13. 13

    Continue on Old State Road 252

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Old State Road 252

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 252

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
30.8 mi · 81%
Old State Road 252
5.89 mi · 15%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 1%
SR 252
0.35 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.18 mi
County Road 1100 South
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
00h 25m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Flat Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Flat Rock?

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Indianapolis and 19.1 miles from Flat Rock.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (52.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Flat Rock.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 32.9 mi (52.94 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
Flat Rock

#2 Flat Rock

Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota

Population1,728
Coordinates39.3642200, -85.8316500
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Flat Rock (-85.83165, 39.36422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.09
Round trip
$10.18
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.09 $10.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $4.65 $6.28 $12.57
Diesel $5.30 $7.16 $14.32

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

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Flat Rock. The current time is 14:26:27.

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.