How far is Indianapolis, IN from Pulaski County, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Pulaski County, IN is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Pulaski County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Pulaski County.
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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
1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago
869 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street
1836 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
900 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
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Continue on Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road
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Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road
17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road
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Continue straight
30.7 mi · 45 min
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Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Continue straight
22.6 mi · 34 min
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto 500 W
1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 500 W
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Pulaski County.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Michigan Road
Continue straight
30.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Pulaski County?
The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Indianapolis and 50.5 miles from Pulaski County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.46 one way or $26.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski County.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
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 Burlington.
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Pulaski County. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.82 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 Pulaski County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.0418300, -86.6987800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski County (-86.69878, 41.04183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.46 | $26.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.18 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.61 | $33.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
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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