How far is Newburgh, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Newburgh, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 168.4 miles (271 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.38 mi
02h 49m
Flight
142.77 mi
229.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.77 mi
Kilometers
229.76 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.38 mi
Kilometers
270.98 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM EDT
Return by in Newburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 22, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Newburgh
83.1 mi
01h 24m
To Indianapolis
85.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    155.8 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  8. 8

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Route 662
158 mi · 94%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 2%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
West Morris Street
0.43 mi
West Jennings Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

West State Route 662

Merge slight left

156 mi · 02h 50m

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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
142.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 24m from Newburgh
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newburgh and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Newburgh to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 168.4 miles (271 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Newburgh and 85.3 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Newburgh and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newburgh and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 142.77 mi (229.76 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
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 Jennings Street (-87.405285, 37.944567)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newburgh, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Newburgh is 20:25:18, although it is 21:25:18 in Indianapolis.

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.