How far is Indianapolis, IN from Randolph, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Randolph, IN is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
Human settlement in Henry 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 Randolph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Randolph.
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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 left onto North Park Avenue
158 m · 20 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Ohio Street
1494 ft · 53 sec · East Ohio Street
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Continue on North Pine Street
1294 ft · 34 sec · North Pine Street
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Take the ramp straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Dayton
905 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1825 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard
124 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard
5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
16.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Line Street
40 m · 6 sec · Line Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Line Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Randolph.
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 70 East
Merge slight left
68.1 mi · 01h 20m
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 Randolph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Randolph?
The road trip is about 98.4 miles (158.3 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Straughn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.1 miles from Indianapolis and 49.2 miles from Randolph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.4 miles (114.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Randolph.
Stop Ideas Near Straughn
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 Straughn.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Randolph. Straight-line distance: 71.39 mi (114.89 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 Randolph
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,201 |
| Coordinates | 40.2661600, -84.9758000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Randolph (-84.9758, 40.26616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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