How far is Indianapolis, IN from Middlebury, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Middlebury, IN is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Putnam County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Middlebury.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue
2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
56.8 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
1788 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 59
12.7 mi · 18 min · State Route 59
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
693 ft · 18 sec · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2199 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn left onto West Martz Market Street
563 ft · 25 sec · West Martz Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Martz Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Middlebury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
56.8 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Cloverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Indianapolis and 36.4 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near Cloverdale
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 Cloverdale.
Crawfordsville
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Danville, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 61.94 mi (99.68 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 Middlebury
Human settlement in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,608 |
| Coordinates | 39.2642100, -87.1189000 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-87.1189, 39.26421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.65 | $19.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.89 | $21.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.91 | $23.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
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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