How far is Ingalls, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Ingalls, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ingalls and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls and Indianapolis.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
10 m · 4 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
127 m · 19 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike
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Continue on West Broadway
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Indianapolis
2782 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
3219 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Michigan Street, New York Street
1170 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on East North Street
1592 ft · 1 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
1440 ft · 53 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn right onto East Vermont Street
1526 ft · 1 min · East Vermont Street
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1292 ft · 50 sec · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Monument Circle
112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ingalls and Indianapolis.
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.
Pendleton Pike
Continue on Pendleton Pike
6.56 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Ingalls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ingalls to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Ingalls and 15 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ingalls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ingalls and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).
#1 Ingalls
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,780 |
| Coordinates | 39.9569900, -85.8052600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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