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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.12 mi
02h 39m
Flight
92.47 mi
148.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.47 mi
Kilometers
148.82 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.12 mi
Kilometers
162.74 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Tue, Jul 28, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-07-28T08:09
Arrive Pulaski County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Burlington
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Indianapolis
50.6 mi
01h 19m
To Pulaski County
50.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art

    900 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto West 30th Street

    2050 ft · 44 sec · West 30th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street

    599 ft · 15 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Michigan Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto North Michigan Road

    17.5 mi · 26 min · North Michigan Road

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    22.6 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 11th Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 11th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 500 W

    1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Michigan Road
48.2 mi · 48%
Logansport Bypass Road
26.3 mi · 26%
Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 16%
East 11th Street
4.92 mi · 5%
I 65 North
1.66 mi · 2%
North Illinois Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
92.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burlington
01h 19m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

43 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

65 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

82 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Pulaski County. Straight-line distance: 92.47 mi (148.82 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
Pulaski County

#2 Pulaski County

County in Indiana, United States

Population12,388
Coordinates41.0418300, -86.6987800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Pulaski County (-86.69878, 41.04183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.51 L · about $13.46
Round trip
$26.92
7.14 gal · 27.02 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Pulaski County. The current time is 08:09:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.