How far is Indianapolis, IN from Russiaville, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Russiaville, IN is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
53.83 mi
01h 22m
Flight
45.25 mi
72.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.25 mi
Kilometers
72.82 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.83 mi
Kilometers
86.63 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russiaville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-22T23:03
Arrive Russiaville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
26.9 mi
00h 41m
To Russiaville
26.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    78 m · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    11 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    11 mi · 23 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 31 North

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North

  7. 7

    Continue on North Meridian Street

    28.3 mi · 36 min · North Meridian Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East County Road 400 South

    7.1 mi · 11 min · East County Road 400 South

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    2522 ft · 45 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Union Street

    6 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Union Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
42.5 mi · 79%
East County Road 400 South
7.13 mi · 13%
SR 931
2.25 mi · 4%
US Highway 31 North
1.29 mi · 2%
East Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Monument Circle
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Continue on North Meridian Street

28.3 mi · 00h 36m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 41m from Indianapolis
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Russiaville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.9 miles from Indianapolis and 26.9 miles from Russiaville.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.16 one way or $14.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Russiaville.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sheridan.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Russiaville. Straight-line distance: 45.25 mi (72.82 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
Russiaville

#2 Russiaville

City in Howard County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,103
Coordinates40.4175400, -86.2713800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Russiaville (-86.27138, 40.41754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.16
Round trip
$14.33
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.16 $14.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.08 $16.16
Premium $4.65 $8.84 $17.69
Diesel $5.30 $10.08 $20.16

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Russiaville. The current time is 23:03:03.

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.