How far is Indianapolis, IN from Stony Creek, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Stony Creek, IN is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
167.54 mi
03h 24m
Flight
124.91 mi
201.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.91 mi
Kilometers
201.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.54 mi
Kilometers
269.63 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-23T04:02
Arrive Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Van Buren
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Indianapolis
83.8 mi
01h 42m
To Stony Creek
83.8 mi
01h 42m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Stony Creek.

  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

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    105.4 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    17.9 mi · 22 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    3 mi · 4 min · US Highway 6

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North 600 West

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North

    6 mi · 8 min · West 800 South; West 1200 North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1.2 km · 2 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  21. 21

    Turn right

    848 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
115 mi · 68%
US 30 West
18.6 mi · 11%
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 4%
North 600 West
4.77 mi · 3%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 2%
US Highway 6
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

105 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
01h 42m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Stony Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Stony Creek?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Indianapolis and 83.8 miles from Stony Creek.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Mostly Sunny near Stony Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Buren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Waterloo

99 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Stony Creek. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.03 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
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#2 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Stony Creek (-85.64999, 41.53477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $22.29
Round trip
$44.57
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.29 $44.57
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.14 $50.27
Premium $4.65 $27.51 $55.01
Diesel $5.30 $31.35 $62.69

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 Stony Creek. The current time is 04:02:08.

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.