How far is Indianapolis, IN from Speedway, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Speedway, IN is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Speedway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Speedway.
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Start on the route
78 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Market Street
107 m · 19 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
155 m · 25 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 49 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Michigan Street
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Continue on Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1822 ft · 48 sec · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto North Lynhurst Drive
1.3 km · 1 min · North Lynhurst Drive
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Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Crawfordsville Road
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Turn right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
122 m · 18 sec
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Continue on Parkwood Drive
144 m · 28 sec · Parkwood Drive
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Turn left onto West 25th Street
773 ft · 22 sec · West 25th Street
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Speedway.
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.
West Michigan Street
Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.36 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Speedway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Speedway?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wynnedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Indianapolis and 9.5 miles from Speedway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Speedway.
Stop Ideas Near Wynnedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Carmel City Hall
Carmel Gazebo
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wynnedale.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Speedway. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 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 Speedway
Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana
| Population | 12,224 |
| Coordinates | 39.8022700, -86.2672100 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.267257, 39.80249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
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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