How far is New Whiteland, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from New Whiteland, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (24 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
18.79 mi
00h 26m
Flight
14.91 mi
23.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.91 mi
Kilometers
23.99 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.79 mi
Kilometers
30.24 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Fri, May 1, 1:47 PM EDT
Return by in New Whiteland
Fri, May 1, 2:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Whiteland
2026-05-01T13:20
Arrive Indianapolis
Fri, May 1, 1:47 PM 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
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Whiteland
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
Southport
IN

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From New Whiteland
7.9 mi
00h 13m
To Indianapolis
10.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NNW
Destination
58°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Whiteland and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Hollybrook Drive

    1178 ft · 54 sec · Hollybrook Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sweetbriar Avenue

    49 m · 12 sec · Sweetbriar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Parkview Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Parkview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Delaware Street

    1162 ft · 49 sec · South Delaware Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East McCarty Street

    669 ft · 29 sec · East McCarty Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  11. 11

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  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 New Whiteland 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Madison Avenue
2.66 mi · 14%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi · 2%
Hollybrook Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
South Delaware Street
0.22 mi · 1%
East McCarty Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Monument Circle
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

11.9 mi · 00h 19m

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 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southport
00h 13m from New Whiteland
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving New Whiteland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Whiteland to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 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?

Southport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from New Whiteland and 10.9 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (24 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around New Whiteland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Southport

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Whiteland and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 14.91 mi (23.99 km).

New Whiteland

#1 New Whiteland

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,350
Coordinates39.5581000, -86.0952600
Altitude246
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: Hollybrook Drive (-86.095263, 39.558104)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
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
0.66 gal
2.51 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.32 gal · 5.02 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.65 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.30 $3.50 $7.00

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between New Whiteland and Indianapolis. The current time is 13:20:14.

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.