How far is North Judson, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from North Judson, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
121.22 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.09 mi
169.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.22 mi
Kilometers
195.09 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Wed, Jun 10, 3:12 PM EDT
Return by in North Judson
Wed, Jun 10, 4:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Judson
2026-06-10T11:59
Arrive Indianapolis
Wed, Jun 10, 2:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:13 AM to 1:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Judson
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
Lafayette
IN

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

From North Judson
61 mi
01h 06m
To Indianapolis
60.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Judson and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 8 sec · Schricker Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Talmer Avenue

    3228 ft · 1 min · West Talmer Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on West 600 South

    5.4 mi · 8 min · West 600 South

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto S 1000 W

    1.1 km · 54 sec · S 1000 W

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1000 West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South 1000 West

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 1500 West

    10 mi · 14 min · County Road 1500 West

  7. 7

    Continue on South 1500 West

    19.9 mi · 29 min · South 1500 West

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17 mi · 30 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    48.6 mi · 53 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on North West Street

    2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue

    2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 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 North Judson 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 1500 West
101 mi · 83%
County Road 1500 West
10 mi · 8%
West 600 South
5.42 mi · 4%
South 1000 West
2.33 mi · 2%
S 1000 W
0.66 mi · 1%
West Talmer Avenue
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 1500 West

Merge slight left

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
01h 06m from North Judson
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Judson and Isolated 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 North Judson to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61 miles from North Judson and 60.2 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Judson and Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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 Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Lafayette City Hall
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

Lafayette City Hall

Lafayette , IN
20 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN 47901
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City Hall,City government office
Morton Community Center
Nearby stop 3.9 mi away

Morton Community Center

West Lafayette , IN
222 N Chauncey Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews Community center,Dance school

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

RAIL

Lafayette station

2 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

38 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

41 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

63 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Judson and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 105.09 mi (169.13 km).

North Judson

#1 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
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: Schricker Ave (-86.775865, 41.215075)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.19 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.38 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Judson, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in North Judson is 11:59:45, although it is 12:59:45 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.