How far is Indianapolis, IN from Springfield, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Springfield, IN is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Springfield.
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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
93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn left onto East Henry Street
106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
3222 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 165: Poseyville
2275 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 165
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 165
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Continue on St Francis
604 ft · 16 sec · St Francis
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2705 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Lockwood Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 66
1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 66
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Turn right onto Princeton Street
531 ft · 15 sec · Princeton Street
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Continue on Springfield Road
7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Springfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
93.3 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Springfield?
The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km) and usually takes 03h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elnora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Indianapolis and 90.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Springfield, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Elnora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 150.64 mi (242.43 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 Springfield
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,924 |
| Coordinates | 38.0425400, -87.8703000 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Springfield (-87.8703, 38.04254)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.13 | $54.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.69 | $59.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.84 | $67.68 |
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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