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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.16 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.58 mi
44.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.58 mi
Kilometers
44.39 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.36 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:11 AM EDT
Return by in Martinsville
Fri, Apr 17, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Martinsville
2026-04-17T06:29
Arrive Indianapolis
Fri, Apr 17, 7:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Martinsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Martinsville
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Indianapolis
17.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

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. 1

    Start on East Morgan Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Morgan Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reuben Drive

    1955 ft · 43 sec · Reuben Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 44

    629 ft · 16 sec · State Road 44

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 69 North: Indianapolis

    2573 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.9 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  9. 9

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
21.4 mi · 65%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 13%
East Morgan Street
1.43 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 3%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi · 1%
West Morris Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 21m from Martinsville
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

19 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

71 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

73 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Martinsville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 27.58 mi (44.39 km).

Martinsville

#1 Martinsville

City in Morgan County, Indiana

Population11,810
Coordinates39.4278300, -86.4283300
Altitude184
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: East Morgan Street (-86.42833, 39.427853)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.43 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.34 gal · 8.86 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Martinsville and Indianapolis. The current time is 06:29:09.

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.