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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.93 mi
02h 45m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.93 mi
Kilometers
196.23 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Judson
Wed, Jun 10, 4:09 PM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, Jun 10, 7:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-06-10T14:24
Arrive North Judson
Wed, Jun 10, 5:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
1:00 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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From Indianapolis
61 mi
01h 22m
To North Judson
61 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 33 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    17.9 mi · 31 min · North River Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    31.9 mi · 46 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  14. 14

    Continue on West Talmer Avenue

    3250 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North River Road
49.8 mi · 41%
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 30%
I 65 North
28.1 mi · 23%
West 600 South
5.41 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
West Talmer Avenue
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 22m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 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
North Judson

#2 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.43
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and North Judson, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 14:24:01, although it is 13:24:01 in North Judson.

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.