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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.32 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.25 mi
10.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.25 mi
Kilometers
10.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
13.32 mi
Kilometers
21.43 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Speedway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T00:35
Arrive Speedway
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wynnedale
IN

Included town in Indianapolis

From Indianapolis
3.9 mi
00h 09m
To Speedway
9.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

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.

  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

    1822 ft · 48 sec · West 10th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Lynhurst Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Lynhurst Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crawfordsville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Crawfordsville Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    122 m · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Parkwood Drive

    144 m · 28 sec · Parkwood Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West 25th Street

    773 ft · 22 sec · West 25th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    23 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
150.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Michigan Street
2.37 mi · 18%
West New York Street
1.1 mi · 8%
Crawfordsville Road
0.91 mi · 7%
North Lynhurst Drive
0.81 mi · 6%
Cossell Road
0.76 mi · 6%
West Ohio Street
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wynnedale
00h 09m from Indianapolis
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wynnedale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 14.1 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
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

8 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

64 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

66 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Speedway. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 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
Speedway

#2 Speedway

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Population12,224
Coordinates39.8022700, -86.2672100
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
End: (-86.267257, 39.80249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.78 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.54
0.94 gal · 3.56 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Speedway. The current time is 00:35:24.

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.