How far is Lake Village, AR from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Village, AR to Indianapolis, IN is about 629.1 miles (1012.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 50m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Lakeshore Drive
2 mi · 5 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left
24.7 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
90 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Old Hwy 61
884 ft · 18 sec · Old Hwy 61
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hwy 61
1.3 km · 1 min · Old Hwy 61
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road
44 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road
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Turn left
68.4 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Continue straight
28.5 mi · 33 min
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Continue straight
32.9 mi · 41 min
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Turn left onto Horn Lake Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Horn Lake Road
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Continue on New Horn Lake Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · New Horn Lake Road
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Continue on Horn Lake Road
1635 ft · 39 sec · Horn Lake Road
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Take the ramp left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto W B Fowler Senior Expressway
3.9 mi · 5 min · W B Fowler Senior Expressway
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Continue on Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 1 min · Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Blues Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right
130.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 57 North, US 60 East: Chicago
2749 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.5 mi · 2 hr 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
67.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
137.5 mi · 2 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street
1393 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street
1413 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on South Illinois Street
1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
156 m · 25 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right
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 Lake Village and Indianapolis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 70 East
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Indianapolis
137 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Village and Mostly Sunny 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 629.1 miles (1012.5 km) and usually takes 11h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Charleston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314.7 miles from Lake Village and 314.5 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527.9 miles (849.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $84.07 one way or $168.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.3 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Village and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Charleston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charleston.
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Carbondale station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Village and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 527.83 mi (849.46 km).
#1 Lake Village
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,151 |
| Coordinates | 33.3287300, -91.2817800 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| 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: Indianapolis (-86.15804, 39.76838)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1013 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 50m |
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 | $3.79 | $84.07 | $168.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $94.55 | $189.10 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $102.68 | $205.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $120.21 | $240.43 |
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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