How far is Indianapolis, IN from Harlan, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Harlan, IN is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Harlan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Harlan.
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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
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
92.4 mi · 1 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 469 East, US 33 South
1747 ft · 30 sec · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
24 mi · 26 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
2009 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Water Street
13 m · 2 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Harlan.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
92.4 mi · 01h 39m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Harlan?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Indianapolis and 69.2 miles from Harlan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.2 miles (190.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.13 one way or $36.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Indianapolis and Mostly Cloudy near Harlan.
Stop Ideas Near Upland
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 Upland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Waterloo
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Harlan. Straight-line distance: 118.18 mi (190.19 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 Harlan
Harlan is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1961600, -84.9196900 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harlan (-84.91969, 41.19616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $3.72 | $18.13 | $36.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $21.10 | $42.19 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $32.75 | $65.51 |
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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