How far is Indianapolis, IN from Geneva, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Geneva, IN is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Geneva.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Geneva.
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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
1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
18.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
633 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right
943 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Riley Highway
3086 ft · 54 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
3103 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway
544 ft · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
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Continue on North Harrison Street
1990 ft · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
122 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South Riley Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · South Riley Highway
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Turn left onto South 150 E
778 ft · 41 sec · South 150 E
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Turn left onto Vandalia Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Road
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Continue on Vandalia Road
568 ft · 20 sec · Vandalia Road
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Turn left onto Geneva Road
79 m · 11 sec · Geneva Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Geneva Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Geneva.
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.
Southeastern Avenue
Continue straight
18.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Geneva.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Geneva?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Indianapolis and 19.5 miles from Geneva.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 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 Sunny near Geneva.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
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 Fairland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Geneva. Straight-line distance: 34.95 mi (56.25 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 Geneva
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,433 |
| Coordinates | 39.3917200, -85.7199800 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Geneva (-85.71998, 39.39172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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