How far is Indianapolis, IN from Martinsville, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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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 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Martinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Martinsville.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
22.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252
768 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East
1946 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Reuben Drive
2093 ft · 50 sec · Reuben Drive
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Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Morgan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Martinsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 69 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
22.3 mi · 00h 25m
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 Martinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Martinsville?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from Indianapolis and 15.9 miles from Martinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Martinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Miller
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miller.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Martinsville. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.39 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 Martinsville
City in Morgan County, Indiana
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.4278300, -86.4283300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Martinsville (-86.42833, 39.42783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
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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