How far is Lebanon, IN from Decatur, IN?
The driving distance from Lebanon, IN to Decatur, IN is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Decatur.
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Start on North Lebanon Street
11 m · 3 sec · North Lebanon Street
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Turn right onto West Washington Street
1222 ft · 40 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn right onto South Park Street
98 m · 11 sec · South Park Street
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Continue on Indianapolis Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Indianapolis Avenue
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Turn left onto IN-37
6.3 mi · 8 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left
1524 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Huntington, Markle
2110 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto South Jefferson Street
2404 ft · 42 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn straight onto East Markle Road
126 m · 7 sec · East Markle Road
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Continue on West Logan Street
21.1 mi · 31 min · West Logan Street
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Continue on Nuttman Avenue
1520 ft · 30 sec · Nuttman Avenue
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
1167 ft · 23 sec · North 13th Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Street
2422 ft · 41 sec · West Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Decatur.
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.
IN-37
Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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 leaving Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Decatur?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Lebanon and 77.2 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.4 miles (156.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lebanon and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Decatur.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount
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 Fairmount.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 97.36 mi (156.69 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 16,120 |
| Coordinates | 40.0483700, -86.4691700 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 34,821 |
| Coordinates | 40.8306000, -84.9291300 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe Street (-84.929141, 40.83064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.86 | $18.61 | $37.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.47 | $42.95 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $24.04 | $48.08 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $31.91 | $63.83 |
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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