How far is Jamestown, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Jamestown, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamestown and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamestown and Indianapolis.
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Start on North Darlington Street
28 m · 5 sec · North Darlington Street
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Turn left onto W Main St
607 ft · 16 sec · W Main St
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Turn left onto North Lebanon Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lebanon Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis
1363 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street
1867 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 10th Street
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Turn right onto Cossell Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road
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Continue on Michigan Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Street
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Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
1337 ft · 50 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive
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Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
155 m · 25 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Street
1542 ft · 52 sec · West Ohio Street
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
155 m · 27 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 38 sec · West Market Street
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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 Jamestown and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 East
Merge slight left
22.5 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamestown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamestown to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Brownsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Jamestown and 20.4 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Brownsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
City Of Carmel Street Dept
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brownsburg.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.88 km).
#1 Jamestown
Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.9267100, -86.6288900 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
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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