How far is Indianapolis, IN from Oak Park, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Oak Park, IN is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.49 mi
02h 09m
Flight
104.06 mi
167.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.06 mi
Kilometers
167.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.49 mi
Kilometers
181.04 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Park
Fri, Nov 6, 3:13 PM EST
Return by in Indianapolis
Fri, Nov 6, 5:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Oak Park
Fri, Nov 6, 3:13 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EST
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
56.3 mi
01h 04m
To Oak Park
56.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52ยฐF
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW
Destination
57ยฐF
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Oak Park.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m ยท 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m ยท 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    606 ft ยท 23 sec ยท Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2837 ft ยท 2 min ยท East Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Park Avenue

    156 m ยท 23 sec ยท North Park Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Washington Street

    932 ft ยท 34 sec ยท East Washington Street

  7. 7

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

    1309 ft ยท 30 sec

  8. 8

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

    1110 ft ยท 19 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1938 ft ยท 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    104.8 mi ยท 1 hr 55 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62 East, SR 265 Toll East: Jeffersonville, Port of Indiana

    1237 ft ยท 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi ยท 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 62: Jeffersonville, Charlestown

    1337 ft ยท 25 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on 10th Street

    1555 ft ยท 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto East 10th Street

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min ยท East 10th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Allison Lane

    1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Allison Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Allison Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
106 mi ยท 94%
SR 62 East
2.63 mi ยท 2%
Allison Lane
1.5 mi ยท 1%
East 10th Street
1.22 mi ยท 1%
East Market Street
0.54 mi
10th Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Keep slight left

105 mi ยท 01h 55m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
01h 04m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers leaving Indianapolis and Cloudy near Oak Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Oak Park?

The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 56.3 miles from Indianapolis and 56.2 miles from Oak Park.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Indianapolis and Cloudy near Oak Park.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Oak Park. Straight-line distance: 104.06 mi (167.47 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 Oak Park

Oak Park is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3056200, -85.6963500
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Oak Park (-85.69635, 38.30562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.97 gal
15.03 L ยท about $14.75
Round trip
$29.51
7.94 gal ยท 30.06 L
Estimated CO2
35.3 kg one way
Round trip: 70.6 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $14.75 $29.51
Mid-grade $4.32 $17.16 $34.32
Premium $4.85 $19.24 $38.48
Diesel $6.71 $26.65 $53.29

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Oak Park. The current time is 13:04:19.

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.