How far is McCordsville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCordsville and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCordsville and Indianapolis.
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Start on North Dresden Drive
3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive
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Continue on West Jamison Drive
115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive
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Turn right onto North Clearview Drive
77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive
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Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway
588 ft · 28 sec · West Brookside Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 600 West
1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broadway
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
6.6 mi · 12 min · Pendleton Pike
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Turn left onto I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
1087 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
44 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Indianapolis
2782 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
3219 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
1658 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
709 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ohio Street
1425 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto East Ohio Street
142 m · 21 sec · East Ohio Street
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Turn left onto North Park Avenue
158 m · 20 sec · North Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East Market Street
2837 ft · 2 min · East Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Monument Circle
105 m · 18 sec · Monument Circle
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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 McCordsville 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.
Pendleton Pike
Continue on Pendleton Pike
6.56 mi · 00h 12m
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 McCordsville 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 McCordsville to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from McCordsville and 11.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around McCordsville and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCordsville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).
#1 McCordsville
Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 7,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.9081000, -85.9227600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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