How far is Indianapolis, IN from Rising Sun, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rising Sun, IN is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Rising Sun.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Rising Sun.
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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
1863 ft · 1 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
40 m · 8 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Continue straight
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Green Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Importing Street
1601 ft · 36 sec · Importing Street
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Continue on Judiciary Street
559 ft · 19 sec · Judiciary Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Street
87 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on Water Street
633 ft · 13 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on State Road 56
6.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Turn left onto Main Street
145 m · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
41 m · 6 sec · North Walnut Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Rising Sun.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Southeastern Avenue
Continue straight
61.8 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Rising Sun?
The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Indianapolis and 50 miles from Rising Sun.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
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 Greensburg.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 89.75 mi (144.44 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 Rising Sun
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9495000, -84.8538400 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rising Sun (-84.85384, 38.9495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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