How far is Indianapolis, IN from Kentland, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Kentland, IN is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Kentland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Kentland.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
59.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24, US 231: Wolcott, Remington
1521 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
10.4 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
599 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
823 ft · 36 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Kentland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
59.2 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Kentland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Kentland?
The road trip is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Indianapolis and 53.3 miles from Kentland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Kentland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Kentland.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Kentland. Straight-line distance: 96.94 mi (156.01 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 Kentland
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.7703200, -87.4453000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kentland (-87.4453, 40.77032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $14.18 | $28.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.50 | $35.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.94 | $39.89 |
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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