How far is Indianapolis, IN from Harrison, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Harrison, IN is about 82 miles (131.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 01h 42m.
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.
Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Harrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Harrison.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue
2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
72.6 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41, US 150: Terre Haute, Evansville
1066 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
4.2 mi · 9 min · South 3rd Street
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Turn straight onto Chicago
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Bolton Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Bolton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Bolton Road
69 m · 10 sec · Bolton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bolton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Harrison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
72.6 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Harrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Harrison?
The road trip is about 82 miles (131.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.9 miles from Indianapolis and 41 miles from Harrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Harrison.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 69.26 mi (111.47 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 Harrison
Township in Harrison County, Indiana
| Population | 1,546 |
| Coordinates | 39.5286500, -87.4222400 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-87.42224, 39.52865)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.29 | $24.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.45 | $26.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.33 | $30.66 |
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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