How far is Mooresville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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
19.7 mi
00h 26m
Flight
15.73 mi
25.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.7 mi
Kilometers
31.71 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Mooresville
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mooresville
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive Indianapolis
Sat, May 30, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mooresville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Miller
IN

Unincorporated community in Morgan County, Indiana

From Mooresville
8.4 mi
00h 13m
To Indianapolis
11.3 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Indianapolis Road

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    12 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harding Street

    2823 ft · 59 sec · South Harding Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mooresville 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
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 5%
Samuel Moore Parkway
0.96 mi · 5%
South Harding Street
0.53 mi · 3%
East Main Street
0.45 mi · 2%
West Morris Street
0.43 mi · 2%
West Maryland Street
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

12 mi · 00h 18m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
15.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miller
00h 13m from Mooresville
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mooresville 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 Mooresville to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.4 miles from Mooresville and 11.3 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mooresville 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
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Miller and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 6.9 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

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 Mooresville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 km).

Mooresville

#1 Mooresville

Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Population9,863
Coordinates39.6128200, -86.3741600
Altitude219
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 Main Street (-86.37416, 39.612772)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mooresville and Indianapolis. The current time is 07:43:42.

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.