How far is Indianapolis, IN from Loogootee, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Loogootee, IN is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
99.92 mi
02h 01m
Flight
85.58 mi
137.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.92 mi
Kilometers
160.81 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Loogootee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-22T22:41
Arrive Loogootee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Indianapolis
50 mi
01h 00m
To Loogootee
50 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

    966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South East Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    16.9 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North John F Kennedy Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
75.4 mi · 76%
Madison Avenue
2.65 mi · 3%
I 465 West
2.33 mi · 2%
South East Street
1.29 mi · 1%
North Meridian Street
0.45 mi
US 231
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 00m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Loogootee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Indianapolis and 50 miles from Loogootee.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.31 one way or $26.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Loogootee.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Loogootee. Straight-line distance: 85.58 mi (137.73 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
Loogootee

#2 Loogootee

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,661
Coordinates38.6769900, -86.9141700
Altitude164
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Loogootee (-86.91417, 38.67699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.35 L · about $13.31
Round trip
$26.62
7.06 gal · 26.7 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.31 $26.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.01 $30.03
Premium $4.65 $16.43 $32.86
Diesel $5.30 $18.72 $37.45

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Loogootee. The current time is 22:41:42.

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.