How far is Indianapolis, IN from Rockville, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Rockville, IN is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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 01h 33m.
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 Hendricks 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 Rockville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Rockville.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 41 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
1926 ft · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Capitol Avenue
2449 ft · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
2078 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Holt Road
1330 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto South Holt Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South Holt Road
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Turn left onto Rockville Road
8.3 mi · 14 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on Rockville Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 52 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Ohio Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Ohio Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Ohio Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Rockville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
35.5 mi · 00h 52m
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 Partly Cloudy near Rockville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Rockville?
The road trip is about 59.2 miles (95.3 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Coatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Indianapolis and 29.7 miles from Rockville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Indianapolis and Partly Cloudy near Rockville.
Stop Ideas Near Coatesville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Bainbridge Town Hall Office
Stilesville Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coatesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Rockville. Straight-line distance: 56.89 mi (91.55 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 Rockville
Town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,449 |
| Coordinates | 39.7625400, -87.2291800 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockville (-87.22918, 39.76254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.73 | $19.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.09 | $22.17 |
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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