How far is Indianapolis, IN from Orange, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Orange, IN is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 21m.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Orange.
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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
1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
21.8 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto State Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
681 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South 850 W
2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W
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Continue on County Line Road
871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Line Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Orange.
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.
Southeastern Avenue
Continue straight
21.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Orange?
The road trip is about 56.8 miles (91.4 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Indianapolis and 28.5 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Orange. Straight-line distance: 47.42 mi (76.31 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 Orange
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana
| Population | 695 |
| Coordinates | 39.5842100, -85.2991300 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-85.29913, 39.58421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
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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