How far is Montgomery, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Montgomery, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.56 mi
01h 57m
Flight
89.99 mi
144.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.99 mi
Kilometers
144.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.56 mi
Kilometers
182.76 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 16, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-16T09:52
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 16, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Montgomery
55.7 mi
00h 58m
To Indianapolis
57.8 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    2371 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  7. 7

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
West Morris Street
0.43 mi
West Maryland Street
0.38 mi
West Epler Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

99.3 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.6 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
00h 58m from Montgomery
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montgomery to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Montgomery and 57.8 miles from Indianapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Montgomery and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 89.99 mi (144.82 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Population764
Coordinates38.6625500, -87.0461200
Altitude161
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: US 50 (-87.04612, 38.662531)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.01 gal
15.17 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
8.02 gal · 30.34 L
Estimated CO2
35.6 kg one way
Round trip: 71.3 kg / 157 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.05 $34.11
Premium $4.65 $18.66 $37.33
Diesel $5.30 $21.27 $42.54

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Montgomery and Indianapolis. The current time is 09:52:33.

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.