How far is Indianapolis, IN from Rockport, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rockport, IN is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
69.27 mi
01h 52m
Flight
59.98 mi
96.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.98 mi
Kilometers
96.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.27 mi
Kilometers
111.48 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Tue, Jun 2, 1:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-06-02T10:08
Arrive Rockport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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

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.

Mid-route stop
North Salem
IN

Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
34.5 mi
00h 56m
To Rockport
34.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Rockport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Rockport.

  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

    155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North West Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North West Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West New York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive

    1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Michigan Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Cossell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West

    2585 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    16 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Lizton, Lebanon

    1221 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 50 W

    813 ft · 14 sec · County Road 50 W

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Street

    2653 ft · 49 sec · North State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West County Road 850 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West County Road 850 North

  20. 20

    Continue on North County Road 400 West

    2681 ft · 48 sec · North County Road 400 West

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2 mi · 3 min · West County Road 800 North

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    13.8 mi · 21 min · West Pearl Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2676 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto State Road 236

    11.6 mi · 19 min · State Road 236

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    54 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Guion Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Guion Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  31. 31

    Continue on County Road 625N

    651 ft · 31 sec · County Road 625N

  32. 32

    Turn right onto B'Dale Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Rockport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 North
17.5 mi · 25%
State Road 236
15.9 mi · 23%
West Pearl Street
13.8 mi · 20%
B'Dale Road
2.72 mi · 4%
Guion Road
2.55 mi · 4%
West County Road 850 North
2.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 465 North

Keep slight right

15.9 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salem
00h 56m from Indianapolis
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Sunny near Rockport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Rockport?

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

North Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Indianapolis and 34.7 miles from Rockport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.20 one way or $18.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indianapolis and Sunny near Rockport.

Stop Ideas Near North Salem

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

30 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

33 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Rockport. Straight-line distance: 59.98 mi (96.53 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
Rockport

#2 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Rockport (-87.2789, 39.88087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.20
Round trip
$18.40
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.20 $18.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.38 $20.75
Premium $4.65 $11.36 $22.71
Diesel $5.30 $12.94 $25.88

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Rockport. The current time is 10:08:52.

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.