How far is Indianapolis, IN from Milford, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Milford, IN is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Milford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Milford.
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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
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
11.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
22.7 mi · 34 min
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Turn right onto East Marion Street
2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street
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Turn left
14.4 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South Cass Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street
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Continue on North Cass Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street
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Continue on County Road 500 West
2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West
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Continue on North 500 West
6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West
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Continue on County Road 500 West
11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West
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Continue on State Road 15
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15
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Continue on Fisher Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue
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Continue on South Buffalo Street
2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto West Emeline Street
1168 ft · 39 sec · West Emeline Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
141 m · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Catherine Street
39 m · 6 sec · East Catherine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Catherine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Milford.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
22.7 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Milford?
The road trip is about 123.7 miles (199.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Swayzee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Indianapolis and 61.8 miles from Milford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.44 one way or $32.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Milford.
Stop Ideas Near Swayzee
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 Swayzee.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Milford. Straight-line distance: 114.59 mi (184.41 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 Milford
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,562 |
| Coordinates | 41.4097700, -85.8455500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milford (-85.84555, 41.40977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
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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