How far is Indianapolis, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
111.42 mi
02h 44m
Flight
102.81 mi
165.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.81 mi
Kilometers
165.45 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.42 mi
Kilometers
179.31 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM EDT
Return by in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 2:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indianapolis
2026-04-19T09:09
Arrive Warsaw
Sun, Apr 19, 11:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indianapolis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sims
IN

Census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana

From Indianapolis
55.7 mi
01h 22m
To Warsaw
55.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on IN-37

    3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto IN-37

    1 km · 56 sec · IN-37

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on IN-37

    9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 1 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    11.7 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    22.7 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Marion Street

    2191 ft · 45 sec · East Marion Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Wabash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Wabash Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    957 ft · 22 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Cass Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cass Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Cass Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Cass Street

  21. 21

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    2271 ft · 38 sec · County Road 500 West

  22. 22

    Continue on North 500 West

    6.4 mi · 9 min · North 500 West

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road 500 West

    11.4 mi · 17 min · County Road 500 West

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  25. 25

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    1067 ft · 28 sec · South Detroit Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    20 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
IN-37
25.4 mi · 23%
County Road 500 West
11.9 mi · 11%
Binford Boulevard
9.2 mi · 8%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 7%
North 500 West
6.37 mi · 6%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.7 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sims
01h 22m from Indianapolis
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sims is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Indianapolis and 55.7 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.82 one way or $29.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Indianapolis and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Sims

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

86 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

88 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

101 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 102.81 mi (165.45 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
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.93 gal
14.88 L · about $14.82
Round trip
$29.64
7.86 gal · 29.76 L
Estimated CO2
34.9 kg one way
Round trip: 69.9 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.82 $29.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.71 $33.43
Premium $4.65 $18.29 $36.58
Diesel $5.30 $20.84 $41.69

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Indianapolis and Warsaw. The current time is 09:09:24.

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.