How far is Indianapolis, IN from New Paris, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to New Paris, IN is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.09 mi
03h 12m
Flight
120.91 mi
194.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.91 mi
Kilometers
194.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.09 mi
Kilometers
209.36 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Paris
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 AM EST
Return by in Indianapolis
Sat, Nov 7, 7:12 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-11-07T00:47
Arrive New Paris
Sat, Nov 7, 3:59 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Sweetser
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Indianapolis
65.1 mi
01h 36m
To New Paris
65 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and New Paris.

  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

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  25. 25

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    18.6 mi · 28 min · South Detroit Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1533 ft · 46 sec · Market Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
25.4 mi · 20%
South Detroit Street
18.6 mi · 14%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 9%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 7%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 6%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sweetser
01h 36m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:34 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Partly Sunny near New Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to New Paris?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Sweetser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Indianapolis and 65 miles from New Paris.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.06 one way or $34.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Partly Sunny near New Paris.

Stop Ideas Near Sweetser

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

96 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

97 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

111 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and New Paris. Straight-line distance: 120.91 mi (194.59 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 New Paris

New Paris is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5003300, -85.8280500
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: New Paris (-85.82805, 41.50033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.06
Round trip
$34.11
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $17.06 $34.11
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.84 $39.69
Premium $4.85 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $6.71 $30.81 $61.62

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and New Paris. The current time is 00:47:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.