How far is Marion, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Marion, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Indianapolis.
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Start on East 3rd Street
55 m · 10 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Monument Circle
112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn left
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 Marion and Indianapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Strawtown Pike
Continue on South Strawtown Pike
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.
Isolated Rain Showers leaving Marion and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Lapel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Marion and 53.1 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.22 one way or $22.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers around Marion and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lapel
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Fishers City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lapel.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 60.61 mi (97.54 km).
#1 Marion
Marion is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5583700, -85.6591400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.72 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $14.63 | $29.27 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $20.27 | $40.54 |
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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