How far is Indianapolis, IN from Hudson Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Hudson Lake, IN is about 155 miles (249.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Hudson Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Hudson Lake.
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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
11 mi · 23 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
120.1 mi · 2 hr 29 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
9.6 mi · 13 min · West Western Avenue
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Turn right onto North 900 East;County Line Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · North 900 East;County Line Road
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Turn left onto East 700 North
1471 ft · 1 min · East 700 North
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Turn right onto East John Emery Road
952 ft · 47 sec · East John Emery Road
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Turn left
53 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Hudson Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
120 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Hudson Lake?
The road trip is about 155 miles (249.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Indianapolis and 77.4 miles from Hudson Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Hudson Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Hudson Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Denver
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 Denver.
Lafayette station
Elkhart station
Rensselaer
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Hudson Lake. Straight-line distance: 135.61 mi (218.25 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 Hudson Lake
Hudson Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7103200, -86.5341900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson Lake (-86.53419, 41.71032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.68 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $23.47 | $46.93 |
| Premium | $4.82 | $26.35 | $52.71 |
| Diesel | $6.68 | $36.55 | $73.09 |
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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