How far is Indianapolis, IN from Wakarusa, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Wakarusa, IN is about 141 miles (226.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Wakarusa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Wakarusa.
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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
908 ft · 32 sec · Monument Circle
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Continue on North Meridian Street
11 mi · 23 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on North Meridian Street
3.2 mi · 4 min · North Meridian Street
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Continue on US Highway 31 North
1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 31 North
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Continue on North Meridian Street
106.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Walkerton, Bremen
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.6 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Plymouth Goshen Trail
2.4 mi · 4 min · Plymouth Goshen Trail
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Continue on County Road 146
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road 146
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 46
1320 ft · 42 sec · County Road 46
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Turn left onto County Road 3
1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road 3
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 42
60 m · 14 sec · County Road 42
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Turn left onto County Road 3
2324 ft · 1 min · County Road 3
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Continue on South Elkhart Street
2928 ft · 1 min · South Elkhart Street
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Turn right onto East Waterford Street
12 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Waterford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Wakarusa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
107 mi · 02h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Wakarusa?
The road trip is about 141 miles (226.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Indianapolis and 70.5 miles from Wakarusa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.74 one way or $37.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Indianapolis and Chance Rain Showers near Wakarusa.
Stop Ideas Near Flora
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Flora.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Wakarusa. Straight-line distance: 122.35 mi (196.91 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 Wakarusa
City in Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5361600, -86.0208300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakarusa (-86.02083, 41.53616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.74 | $37.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
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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