How far is Morristown, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Morristown, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
25.53 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.28 mi
40.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.28 mi
Kilometers
40.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.53 mi
Kilometers
41.08 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Sat, Apr 18, 9:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-04-18T08:28
Arrive Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
New Palestine
IN

Town of the United States

From Morristown
12.9 mi
00h 20m
To Indianapolis
12.6 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    16.8 mi · 26 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto English Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · English Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive

    106 m · 8 sec · East Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue

    1184 ft · 29 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morristown 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
13 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
16.8 mi · 66%
West Main Street
4.21 mi · 17%
English Avenue
1.89 mi · 7%
Southeastern Avenue
1.62 mi · 6%
East Washington Street
1.02 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

16.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Palestine
00h 20m from Morristown
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Morristown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

New Palestine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Morristown and 12.6 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Palestine

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

24 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

95 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 25.28 mi (40.69 km).

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#1 Morristown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,341
Coordinates39.6733800, -85.6985900
Altitude254
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: West Main Street (-85.698574, 39.673417)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.9 gal
3.41 L · about $3.39
Round trip
$6.79
1.8 gal · 6.82 L
Estimated CO2
8 kg one way
Round trip: 16 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.39 $6.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.83 $7.66
Premium $4.65 $4.19 $8.38
Diesel $5.30 $4.77 $9.55

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Indianapolis. The current time is 08:28:08.

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.