How far is Indianapolis, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 03m.
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.
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Princes Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Princes Lakes.
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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
932 ft · 34 sec · East Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1309 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
1110 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
1938 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
20.4 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin
2078 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Morton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morton Street
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Turn right onto South 200 East
1265 ft · 56 sec · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 3 min · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East
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Turn right onto Nineveh Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East
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Turn right onto East 300 South
106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South
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Turn left onto South 100 East
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East
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Continue on South Nineveh Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Nineveh Road
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Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
1232 ft · 54 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
1116 ft · 49 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
980 ft · 43 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Princes Lakes.
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 65 South
Keep slight left
20.4 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 Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Princes Lakes?
The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Whiteland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Indianapolis and 18.4 miles from Princes Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Whiteland
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 Whiteland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 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 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.53 | $11.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
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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