How far is Milford, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Milford, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milford and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milford and Indianapolis.
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Start on Spring Street
142 m · 18 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto North County Road 700 West
3.7 mi · 9 min · North County Road 700 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 700 West
743 ft · 20 sec · North 700 West
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Continue on North County Road 700 West
1.5 mi · 4 min · North County Road 700 West
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2113 ft · 59 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South County Line Road
1924 ft · 53 sec · South County Line Road
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Continue on North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
1.3 mi · 3 min · North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
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Continue on South 800 East;North 750 West
812 ft · 22 sec · South 800 East;North 750 West
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Continue on South 800 East;South 1000 West
1052 ft · 34 sec · South 800 East;South 1000 West
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 31 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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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 Milford and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
28.9 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Milford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milford to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Milford and 25.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Milford and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Fairland
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 Fairland.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milford and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 40.76 mi (65.6 km).
#1 Milford
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,095 |
| Coordinates | 39.3503300, -85.6180300 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.87 | $15.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.96 | $17.93 |
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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