How far is Indianapolis, IN from Morristown, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Morristown, IN is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m 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
25.74 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.74 mi
Kilometers
41.43 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morristown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 11:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-18T10:01
Arrive Morristown
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Palestine
IN

Town of the United States

From Indianapolis
12.9 mi
00h 21m
To Morristown
12.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1177 ft · 32 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive

    106 m · 7 sec · East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on English Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · English Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Brookville Road

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Brookville Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brookville Road
16.8 mi · 65%
East Main Street
4.25 mi · 16%
English Avenue
1.89 mi · 7%
Southeastern Avenue
1.63 mi · 6%
East Market Street
0.54 mi · 2%
East Washington Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brookville Road

Continue straight

9.07 mi · 00h 14m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Palestine
00h 21m from Indianapolis
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

New Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Indianapolis and 12.9 miles from Morristown.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Morristown.

Stop Ideas Near New Palestine

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

24 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Morristown. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 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
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#2 Morristown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,341
Coordinates39.6733800, -85.6985900
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Morristown (-85.69859, 39.67338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Morristown. The current time is 10:01:35.

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.