How far is Indianapolis, IN from North Judson, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to North Judson, IN is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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 02h 45m.
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.
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and North Judson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and North Judson.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
786 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
1642 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
71 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North River Road
17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 46 min
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Turn right onto West 600 South
5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South
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Continue on West Talmer Avenue
3250 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue
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Turn right onto Schricker Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and North Judson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 52 West
Merge slight left
36.1 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Judson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to North Judson?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from Indianapolis and 61 miles from North Judson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 1:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and North Judson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Judson.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Lafayette City Hall
Morton Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 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 North Judson
City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,705 |
| Coordinates | 41.2150400, -86.7758500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.81 | $45.61 |
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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