How far is Indianapolis, IN from Griffith, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Griffith, IN is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in White County, 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 Griffith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Griffith.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
110.4 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso, VA Clinic
138 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
33 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East 81st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue D
1335 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue D
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Miller Street
1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Griffith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Indianapolis and Rain Showers Likely near Griffith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Griffith?
The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Indianapolis and 75 miles from Griffith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.59 one way or $41.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Griffith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Indianapolis and Rain Showers Likely near Griffith.
Stop Ideas Near Round Grove
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 Round Grove.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 138.52 mi (222.93 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 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.89 | $20.59 | $41.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $23.72 | $47.44 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $26.54 | $53.08 |
| Diesel | $6.80 | $35.95 | $71.90 |
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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