How far is Lake Village, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Lake Village, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.45 mi
02h 29m
Flight
116.41 mi
187.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.41 mi
Kilometers
187.35 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.45 mi
Kilometers
203.5 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Fri, Nov 6, 8:36 PM EST
Return by in Lake Village
Fri, Nov 6, 10:06 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Village
2026-11-06T17:07
Arrive Indianapolis
Fri, Nov 6, 7:36 PM CST
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:29 AM to 1:29 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:32 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Village
9:30 PM CST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lake Village
63.2 mi
01h 14m
To Indianapolis
63.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNW
Destination
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Village and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on West 950 North

    2142 ft · 2 min · West 950 North

  2. 2

    Turn left

    8.6 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Road 14

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Road 14

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2111 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    90.8 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Street

    2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue

    2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 14
116 mi · 92%
North West Street
0.46 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
0.41 mi
West 950 North
0.41 mi
Indiana Avenue
0.41 mi
North Capitol Avenue
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 14

Merge slight left

90.8 mi · 01h 38m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
116.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 14m from Lake Village
Leave By
1:32 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Village and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Village to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.2 miles from Lake Village and 63.3 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.57 one way or $33.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Village and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Village and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Battle Ground and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.7 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Battle Ground.

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Village and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 116.41 mi (187.35 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Lake Village

Lake Village is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1375300, -87.4486400
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 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
Start: Lake Village (-87.44864, 41.13753)
End: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.57
Round trip
$33.15
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $16.57 $33.15
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.28 $38.56
Premium $4.85 $21.61 $43.23
Diesel $6.71 $29.94 $59.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lake Village, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Lake Village is 17:07:06, although it is 18:07:06 in Indianapolis.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.