How far is Indianapolis, IN from Owensville, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Owensville, IN is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132 miles (212.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.8 mi
03h 08m
Flight
132.03 mi
212.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.03 mi
Kilometers
212.48 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.8 mi
Kilometers
253.95 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Owensville
Sun, May 31, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, May 31, 2:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-05-31T07:46
Arrive Owensville
Sun, May 31, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:09 AM to 10:09 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Indianapolis
78.9 mi
01h 34m
To Owensville
78.9 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

    966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South East Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    87.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 168: Fort Branch, Mackey

    1450 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Road 168

    7.5 mi · 13 min · State Road 168

  18. 18

    Continue on East Park Street

    2898 ft · 58 sec · East Park Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Walnut Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Walnut Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Walnut Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Walnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    949 ft · 42 sec · South 1st Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
136 mi · 86%
State Road 168
7.49 mi · 5%
Walnut Street
6.57 mi · 4%
Madison Avenue
2.65 mi · 2%
I 465 West
2.33 mi · 1%
South East Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

87.1 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
132 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 34m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Partly Sunny near Owensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.8 miles (253.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Indianapolis and 78.9 miles from Owensville.

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

The direct path is about 132 miles (212.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.00 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Owensville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Owensville. Straight-line distance: 132.03 mi (212.48 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 Owensville

Human settlement in Gibson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,356
Coordinates38.2719900, -87.6878000
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Owensville (-87.6878, 38.27199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.08 L · about $21.00
Round trip
$42.01
11.14 gal · 42.16 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.00 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $4.65 $25.92 $51.85
Diesel $5.30 $29.54 $59.09

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 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Owensville, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 07:46:31, although it is 06:46:31 in Owensville.

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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.