How far is Indianapolis, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.16 mi
02h 49m
Flight
126.23 mi
203.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.23 mi
Kilometers
203.15 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.16 mi
Kilometers
230.4 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Brookston
IN

City in St.

From Indianapolis
71.6 mi
01h 24m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
71.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    106.8 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 109th Avenue

    2455 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    1107 ft · 22 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2259 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 3 sec · East 109th Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 109th Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep straight to continue on East 109th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East 109th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2060 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
107 mi · 75%
I 65 North
28.1 mi · 20%
East 109th Avenue
5.02 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
109th Avenue
0.46 mi
North Lake Shore Drive
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

107 mi · 01h 55m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
126.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brookston
01h 24m from Indianapolis
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Brookston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Indianapolis and 71.6 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Lakes of the Four Seasons, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Brookston

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

20 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

45 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 126.23 mi (203.15 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
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $19.04
Round trip
$38.09
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.04 $38.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.48 $42.96
Premium $4.65 $23.50 $47.01
Diesel $5.30 $26.79 $53.57

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 01:58:54, although it is 00:58:54 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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.