How far is Indianapolis, IN from New Pekin, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to New Pekin, IN is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and New Pekin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and New Pekin.
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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
606 ft · 23 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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Turn right onto North Park Avenue
156 m · 23 sec · North Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street
932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1309 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
1110 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1938 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
80.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 West: Salem
1274 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue
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Continue on West Mount Drive
906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive
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Continue on State Road 56
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Road 56
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Turn left onto Salem Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Salem Bypass
69 m · 4 sec · State Road 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Road 60
6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Road 60
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and New Pekin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 65 South
Keep slight left
80.9 mi · 01h 29m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to New Pekin?
The road trip is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Indianapolis and 54.1 miles from New Pekin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.41 one way or $28.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Pekin.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and New Pekin. Straight-line distance: 87.61 mi (141 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 New Pekin
City in Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,392 |
| Coordinates | 38.5050600, -86.0169200 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Pekin (-86.01692, 38.50506)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 174 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.41 | $28.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.78 | $35.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.26 | $40.52 |
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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