How far is Indianapolis, IN from Kent, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Kent, IN is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
93.26 mi
01h 57m
Flight
78.51 mi
126.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.51 mi
Kilometers
126.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.26 mi
Kilometers
150.09 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T13:31
Arrive Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Indianapolis
46.7 mi
00h 58m
To Kent
46.6 mi
00h 58m

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
59°F
Sunday

Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto North Park Avenue

    156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1309 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1938 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31: Austin, Crothersville

    1997 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road 256

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Road 256

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Road 256

    3 mi · 5 min · State Road 256

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Kent Wall Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Kent Wall Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kent Wall Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
74.4 mi · 80%
State Road 256
8.67 mi · 9%
West Main Street
4.78 mi · 5%
East Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 1%
US 31
0.38 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Keep slight left

73.5 mi · 01h 21m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 58m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny near Kent.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from Indianapolis and 46.6 miles from Kent.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Kent. Straight-line distance: 78.51 mi (126.35 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
Kent

#2 Kent

Township in Warren County, Indiana

Population1,650
Coordinates38.7378400, -85.5399600
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Kent (-85.53996, 38.73784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.46 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.81
6.58 gal · 24.92 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.41 $24.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.99 $27.98
Premium $4.65 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.30 $17.45 $34.90

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 Kent. The current time is 13:31:22.

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.