How far is Indianapolis, IN from Pittsboro, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Pittsboro, IN is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana
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 Pittsboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Pittsboro.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Continue on Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1822 ft · 48 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynhurst Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · North Lynhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Crawfordsville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
13 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Pittsboro.
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.
Crawfordsville Road
Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road
6.67 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Pittsboro?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.5 miles from Indianapolis and 9.6 miles from Pittsboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pittsboro.
Stop Ideas Near Clermont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clermont.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Pittsboro. Straight-line distance: 17.67 mi (28.44 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 Pittsboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 3,812 |
| Coordinates | 39.8639300, -86.4669400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittsboro (-86.46694, 39.86393)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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