How far is Macy, IN from Peru, IN?

The driving distance from Macy, IN to Peru, IN is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.06 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.53 mi
23.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.53 mi
Kilometers
23.38 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.06 mi
Kilometers
32.28 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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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 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peru
Thu, Jun 11, 11:26 AM EDT
Return by in Macy
Thu, Jun 11, 11:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Macy
2026-06-11T10:55
Arrive Peru
Thu, Jun 11, 11:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Macy
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Denver
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Macy
10 mi
00h 15m
To Peru
10 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Macy and Peru.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Macy and Peru.

  1. 1

    Start on East Commerce Street

    3 m · 3 sec · East Commerce Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto McKee Street

    144 m · 27 sec · McKee Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1350 N

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West 1350 N

  4. 4

    Turn left

    13.5 mi · 17 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 East: Peru, Fort Wayne

    1567 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Wabash Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Wabash Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.5 mi · 4 min · North Broadway

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Macy and Peru.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
2.52 mi · 13%
West 1350 N
2.15 mi · 11%
North Broadway
1.49 mi · 7%
US 24 East
0.3 mi · 1%
McKee Street
0.09 mi
East Commerce Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

13.5 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denver
00h 15m from Macy
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Macy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Peru.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Macy to Peru?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Denver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Macy and 10 miles from Peru.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Macy and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Peru.

Stop Ideas Near Denver

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denver, 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 Denver.

RAIL

Lafayette station

85 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Elkhart station

91 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Rensselaer

91 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

South Bend station

92 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Macy and Peru. Straight-line distance: 14.53 mi (23.38 km).

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#1 Macy

Town in Indiana

Population200
Coordinates40.9592100, -86.1272200
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Peru

#2 Peru

City in Indiana, United States

Population10,937
Coordinates40.7536500, -86.0688800
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Start: Macy (-86.12722, 40.95921)
End: Peru (-86.06888, 40.75365)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Macy and Peru. The current time is 10:55:51.

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.