How far is Indianapolis, IN from Guilford, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Guilford, IN is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
86.45 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.34 mi
126.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.34 mi
Kilometers
126.08 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.45 mi
Kilometers
139.13 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Adams
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Indianapolis
43.2 mi
00h 52m
To Guilford
43.2 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1: Saint Leon, Lawrenceburg

    1139 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto SR 1

    9.1 mi · 15 min · SR 1

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeastern Avenue
75.7 mi · 88%
SR 1
9.27 mi · 11%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
0.35 mi
Main Street
0.25 mi
Monument Circle
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeastern Avenue

Continue straight

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 52m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Indianapolis and 43.2 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

47 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

67 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

96 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 78.34 mi (126.08 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
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#2 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Guilford (-84.9119, 39.16811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $11.50
Round trip
$23.00
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.50 $23.00
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.97 $25.94
Premium $4.65 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.30 $16.18 $32.35

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Guilford. The current time is 13:53:06.

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.