How far is Indianapolis, IN from Yorktown, IN?
The driving distance from Indianapolis, IN to Yorktown, IN is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indianapolis and Yorktown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis and Yorktown.
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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
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1228 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 67 North: Anderson, Muncie
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
1408 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4.5 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Smith Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Smith Street
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Continue on West Kilgore Avenue
2410 ft · 52 sec · West Kilgore Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Kilgore Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indianapolis and Yorktown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Indianapolis and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorktown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indianapolis to Yorktown?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Indianapolis and 25.5 miles from Yorktown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.79 one way or $13.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Indianapolis and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorktown.
Stop Ideas Near Ingalls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingalls.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indianapolis and Yorktown. Straight-line distance: 44.94 mi (72.33 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 Yorktown
CDP in Virginia
| Population | 11,041 |
| Coordinates | 40.1736500, -85.4941400 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yorktown (-85.49414, 40.17365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
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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