How far is Indianapolis, IN from Muncie, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Muncie, IN is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.3 miles (81 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Muncie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Muncie.
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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 left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
2015 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto West Commerce Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road
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Continue on West County Road 550 S
2548 ft · 40 sec · West County Road 550 S
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Continue on West 550 S
2.9 mi · 4 min · West 550 S
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Continue on South Bell Creek Road
3201 ft · 50 sec · South Bell Creek Road
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Continue on West 500 S
2.7 mi · 4 min · West 500 S
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Take the exit slight right toward Hoyt Avenue
2715 ft · 1 min
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Continue on South Old State Road 67
1282 ft · 26 sec · South Old State Road 67
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Turn slight left onto South Hoyt Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue
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Turn slight left onto South Liberty Street
2035 ft · 60 sec · South Liberty Street
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Turn right onto West Jackson Street
942 ft · 30 sec · West Jackson Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Street
64 m · 6 sec · South Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Muncie.
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.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 32m
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 Muncie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Muncie?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Indianapolis and 28.7 miles from Muncie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.3 miles (81 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Muncie.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Muncie. Straight-line distance: 50.31 mi (80.97 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 Muncie
County seat of Delaware County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,697 |
| Coordinates | 40.1933800, -85.3863600 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Muncie (-85.38636, 40.19338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.71 | $21.43 |
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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