How far is Indianapolis, IN from Nashville, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Nashville, IN is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Nashville.
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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
93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · South East Street
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Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
2640 ft · 53 sec · East Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Meridian Street
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Continue on County Road 300 West
21.6 mi · 33 min · County Road 300 West
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Continue on West Washington Street
1392 ft · 29 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto Marion Street
1413 ft · 24 sec · Marion Street
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1175 ft · 54 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Nashville.
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.
County Road 300 West
Continue on County Road 300 West
21.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Nashville?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Trafalgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Indianapolis and 22.2 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Nashville.
Stop Ideas Near Trafalgar
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 Trafalgar.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 39.08 mi (62.9 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 Nashville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,097 |
| Coordinates | 39.2072700, -86.2511000 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-86.2511, 39.20727)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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