How far is Indianapolis, IN from Henry, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Henry, IN is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
35.18 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.32 mi
48.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.32 mi
Kilometers
48.8 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.18 mi
Kilometers
56.61 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T06:54
Arrive Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Spring Lake
IN

Town in Hancock County, Indiana

From Indianapolis
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Henry
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left onto North Park Avenue

    158 m · 20 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Ohio Street

    1494 ft · 53 sec · East Ohio Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pine Street

    1294 ft · 34 sec · North Pine Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    38 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    905 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    20.8 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield

    1740 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North State Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    9.2 mi · 14 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on National Road

    2670 ft · 47 sec · National Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 1075 W

    2108 ft · 2 min · South 1075 W

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West County Line Road South; West 1200 North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
21 mi · 60%
East Main Street
9.19 mi · 26%
North State Street
2.42 mi · 7%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 2%
National Road
0.51 mi · 1%
South 1075 W
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

20.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Lake
00h 25m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Spring Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Indianapolis and 17.6 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Henry.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Lake

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

26 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

96 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Henry. Straight-line distance: 30.32 mi (48.8 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 Henry

City in United States of America

Population2,920
Coordinates39.7858800, -85.5874700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Henry (-85.58747, 39.78588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.7 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.4 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Henry. The current time is 06:54:08.

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.