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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Oak Grove Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road
3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
152.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
145 m · 20 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Maryland Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Indianapolis.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 167.01 mi (268.77 km).
#1 Oak Grove
Township in Benton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,565 |
| Coordinates | 37.8361600, -88.0217000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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