How far is Indianapolis, IN from Nineveh, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Nineveh, IN is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.55 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.33 mi
45.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.59 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.55 mi
Kilometers
55.61 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nineveh
Sat, May 2, 12:47 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sat, May 2, 1:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-02T11:50
Arrive Nineveh
Sat, May 2, 12:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Whiteland
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
17.3 mi
00h 28m
To Nineveh
17.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis

    1309 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street

    1110 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1938 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin

    2078 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East King Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street

    31 m · 2 sec · East King Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East King Street

    3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

    150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Morton Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Morton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South 200 East

    1265 ft · 56 sec · South 200 East

  19. 19

    Continue on South 200 East

    1.3 km · 3 min · South 200 East

  20. 20

    Continue on South 200 East

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Nineveh Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South 100 East

    1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 300 South

    106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South 100 East

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East

  25. 25

    Continue on South Nineveh Road

    3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hospital Road

    34 m · 3 sec · Hospital Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hospital Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
21.3 mi · 61%
South Nineveh Road
3.31 mi · 10%
South 100 East
2.59 mi · 8%
South 200 East
1.86 mi · 5%
East King Street
1.51 mi · 4%
East Jefferson Street
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Keep slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whiteland
00h 28m from Indianapolis
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Nineveh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Indianapolis and 17.3 miles from Nineveh.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Nineveh.

Stop Ideas Near Whiteland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

89 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

92 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Nineveh. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 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
Nineveh

#2 Nineveh

Township in Johnson County, Indiana

Population4,526
Coordinates39.3622700, -86.0847100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Nineveh (-86.08471, 39.36227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.20
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.60 $9.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.19 $10.38
Premium $4.65 $5.68 $11.36
Diesel $5.30 $6.47 $12.94

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Nineveh. The current time is 11:50:20.

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.