How far is Indianapolis, IN from Hartford City, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
77.67 mi
01h 39m
Flight
62.93 mi
101.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.93 mi
Kilometers
101.27 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.67 mi
Kilometers
125 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Hartford City
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 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
Chesterfield
IN

City in Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
38.8 mi
00h 49m
To Hartford City
38.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Hartford City.

  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

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    50.8 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City

    1875 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 900 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road 950 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 700 South

    6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto West Washington Street

    2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
60 mi · 77%
East 700 South
6.01 mi · 8%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 4%
County Road 900 South
2.91 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 3%
County Road 950 East
2.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

50.8 mi · 00h 55m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterfield
00h 49m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Hartford City?

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Chesterfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Indianapolis and 38.8 miles from Hartford City.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Hartford City.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Chesterfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Town of Pendleton
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

Town of Pendleton

Pendleton , IN
100 W State St, Pendleton, IN 46064
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chesterfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

111 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 62.93 mi (101.27 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
Hartford City

#2 Hartford City

City in Indiana

Population5,660
Coordinates40.4511500, -85.3699700
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.33 $20.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.65 $23.31
Premium $4.65 $12.75 $25.50
Diesel $5.30 $14.53 $29.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Hartford City. The current time is 01:14:40.

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.