How far is Indianapolis, IN from Shadeland, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Shadeland, IN is about 70.8 miles (114 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Shadeland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Shadeland.
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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
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IN-37
3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
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Merge slight left onto IN-37
1 km · 56 sec · IN-37
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Keep slight left to continue on IN-37
9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Continue on South Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on Huntington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Huntington Road
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Turn right onto East Bocock Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road
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Continue on East Bocock Road
3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road
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Continue on East 350 North
2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North
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Turn left onto Northwest Shadeland Road
575 ft · 25 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Shadeland.
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.
IN-37
Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Shadeland?
The road trip is about 70.8 miles (114 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Indianapolis and 35.4 miles from Shadeland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadeland.
Stop Ideas Near Frankton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Shadeland. Straight-line distance: 64.64 mi (104.03 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 Shadeland
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 40.6050400, -85.6099800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shadeland (-85.60998, 40.60504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.63 | $21.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.64 | $23.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.26 | $26.52 |
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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