How far is Martinsville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
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 Morgan County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Martinsville and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville and Indianapolis.
-
1
Start on East Morgan Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street
-
2
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
1955 ft · 43 sec · Reuben Drive
-
3
Continue on State Road 44
629 ft · 16 sec · State Road 44
-
4
Take the ramp left toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
2573 ft · 1 min
-
5
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 23 min
-
6
Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
-
7
Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
-
8
Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
-
9
Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
-
10
Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
-
11
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
-
12
Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
-
13
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
-
14
Continue on South West Street
145 m · 20 sec · South West Street
-
15
Turn right onto West Maryland Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street
-
16
Turn left onto South Illinois Street
1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street
-
17
Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
-
18
At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
-
19
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Martinsville 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.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
20.9 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Martinsville 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 Martinsville to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Miller is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Martinsville and 17.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Martinsville and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Miller
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 Miller.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.39 km).
#1 Martinsville
City in Morgan County, Indiana
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.4278300, -86.4283300 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.98 | $9.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.45 | $10.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.21 | $12.41 |
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 17, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.