How far is Oak Grove, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167 miles (268.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
208.66 mi
03h 34m
Flight
167.01 mi
268.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.01 mi
Kilometers
268.77 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.66 mi
Kilometers
335.8 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plainville
IN

Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America

From Oak Grove
99.2 mi
01h 47m
To Indianapolis
109.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    152.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  13. 13

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove 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
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
153 mi · 73%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 2%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 2%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

153 mi · 02h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
167 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 47m from Oak Grove
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oak Grove to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.2 miles from Oak Grove and 109.5 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 167 miles (268.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 167.01 mi (268.77 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
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: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.87 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.51
14.72 gal · 55.74 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.75 $55.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.30 $62.60
Premium $4.65 $34.25 $68.51
Diesel $5.30 $39.04 $78.07

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Oak Grove is 05:30:13, although it is 06:30:13 in Indianapolis.

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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.