How far is Indianapolis, IN from Troy, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Troy, IN is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
158.19 mi
03h 21m
Flight
127.24 mi
204.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.24 mi
Kilometers
204.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.19 mi
Kilometers
254.59 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 15, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-15T02:20
Arrive Troy
Wed, Apr 15, 5:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:22 AM to 10:22 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:16 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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Indianapolis
79.2 mi
01h 40m
To Troy
79 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Troy.

  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

    93 m · 13 sec · Monument Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    2385 ft · 2 min · North Meridian Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    152 m · 22 sec · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Henry Street

    106 m · 13 sec · East Henry Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

    966 ft · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    145 m · 18 sec · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on South East Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    16.4 mi · 19 min · West 6th Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    69 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East

    1264 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East

  25. 25

    Continue on West Medcalf Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Medcalf Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto County Road 1600 North

    3.1 mi · 6 min · County Road 1600 North

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 800 East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · County Road 800 East

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 800 North

    2.7 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North

  31. 31

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1279 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Sycamore Street

    541 ft · 24 sec · Sycamore Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
75.4 mi · 48%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 13%
West 6th Street
16.5 mi · 10%
County Road 800 East
4.5 mi · 3%
County Road 1600 North
3.15 mi · 2%
County Road 800 North
2.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

48.5 mi · 00h 55m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 40m from Indianapolis
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Troy?

The road trip is about 158.2 miles (254.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Indianapolis and 79 miles from Troy.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Indianapolis and Troy, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Troy.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Crane, 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 Crane.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Troy. Straight-line distance: 127.24 mi (204.78 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 Troy

Town in Indiana, United States

Population403
Coordinates37.9953300, -86.7977700
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Troy (-86.79777, 37.99533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.13 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
11.16 gal · 42.26 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.73 $47.46
Premium $4.65 $25.97 $51.94
Diesel $5.30 $29.60 $59.19

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Indianapolis, IN and Troy, IN. The current time in Indianapolis is 02:20:03, although it is 01:20:03 in Troy.

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.