How far is Linton, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Linton, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.94 mi
01h 41m
Flight
73.92 mi
118.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.92 mi
Kilometers
118.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.94 mi
Kilometers
144.75 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Linton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linton
2026-04-22T23:50
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Linton
46.4 mi
00h 50m
To Indianapolis
43.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Linton and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24.4 mi · 39 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    143 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  11. 11

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 5%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
West Morris Street
0.43 mi
West Maryland Street
0.38 mi
West Epler Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

57.6 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
00h 50m from Linton
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Linton 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 Linton to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Linton and 43.6 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Linton and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ellettsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ellettsville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linton and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 73.92 mi (118.96 km).

Linton

#1 Linton

City in Stockton Township, Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,304
Coordinates39.0347700, -87.1658500
Altitude162
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: SR 54 (-87.165858, 39.034971)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.95
Round trip
$23.91
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.95 $23.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.48 $26.96
Premium $4.65 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.30 $16.81 $33.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Linton and Indianapolis. The current time is 23:50:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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