How far is Lowell, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Unincorporated community in Johnson County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowell and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell and Indianapolis.
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Start on Shady Lane
1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2158 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
34 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street
1805 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on 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 Lowell and Indianapolis.
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.
Shady Lane
Merge slight left
34 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Lowell and 20.1 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lowell and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Needham
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 Needham.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 37.34 mi (60.1 km).
#1 Lowell
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,137 |
| Coordinates | 39.2531069, -85.9463839 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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