How far is Indianapolis, IN from Jonesboro, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Jonesboro, IN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.5 miles (91 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
63.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
56.58 mi
91.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.58 mi
Kilometers
91.05 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.54 mi
Kilometers
102.25 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jonesboro
Wed, May 20, 6:12 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, May 20, 7:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-20T16:45
Arrive Jonesboro
Wed, May 20, 6:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Lapel
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Indianapolis
31.8 mi
00h 43m
To Jonesboro
31.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    30.5 mi · 35 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 500 S

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 500 S

  15. 15

    Continue on East Hi Way Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Hi Way Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
44.2 mi · 70%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 14%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 5%
East Hi Way Drive
2.56 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
2.41 mi · 4%
West 500 S
1.12 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

IN-37

Exit the roundabout

30.5 mi · 00h 35m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
56.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lapel
00h 43m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Jonesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Indianapolis and 31.8 miles from Jonesboro.

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

The direct path is about 56.5 miles (91 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Jonesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Lapel

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 Lapel and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.4 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Fishers City Hall
Meeting point 14 mi away

Fishers City Hall

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 3.7/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

77 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

90 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 56.58 mi (91.05 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,629
Coordinates40.4797600, -85.6277500
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Jonesboro (-85.62775, 40.47976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Jonesboro. The current time is 16:45:08.

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.