How far is Indianapolis, IN from Patoka, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Patoka, IN is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
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A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Patoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Patoka.
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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
93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
2382 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2894 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Patoka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 00h 56m
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 Patoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Patoka?
The road trip is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Indianapolis and 75.2 miles from Patoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.18 one way or $40.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Patoka, 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 Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
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 Crane.
Indianapolis Union Station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Patoka. Straight-line distance: 121.28 mi (195.18 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 Patoka
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
| Population | 784 |
| Coordinates | 38.4069900, -87.5855800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patoka (-87.58558, 38.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $3.81 | $20.18 | $40.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $26.08 | $52.16 |
| Diesel | $6.76 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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