How far is Indianapolis, IN from Monrovia, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Monrovia, IN is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.18 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Mon, May 4, 10:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-04T21:03
Arrive Monrovia
Mon, May 4, 9:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plainfield
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
12.2 mi
00h 17m
To Monrovia
12.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

    1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue

    2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    20 mi · 24 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Belleville, Monrovia

    1407 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Monrovia

    105 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    815 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Water Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
20 mi · 82%
South Capitol Avenue
0.46 mi · 2%
I 70 West
0.39 mi · 2%
North Capitol Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
SR 39
0.33 mi · 1%
West Market Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

20 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainfield
00h 17m from Indianapolis
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Indianapolis and 12.2 miles from Monrovia.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Monrovia.

Stop Ideas Near Plainfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plainfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 10 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainfield.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

21 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

57 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

60 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

90 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Monrovia. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 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
Monrovia

#2 Monrovia

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Monrovia (-86.48222, 39.57894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.24 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.66 $7.32
Premium $4.65 $4.00 $8.00
Diesel $5.30 $4.56 $9.12

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Monrovia. The current time is 21:03:08.

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.