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

The driving distance from Oak Park, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 113 miles (181.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
113.05 mi
01h 51m
Flight
104.06 mi
167.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.06 mi
Kilometers
167.47 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.05 mi
Kilometers
181.93 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Fri, Nov 6, 2:03 PM EST
Return by in Oak Park
Fri, Nov 6, 3:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Park
2026-11-06T12:12
Arrive Indianapolis
Fri, Nov 6, 2:03 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Park
9:30 PM EST
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Oak Park
56.1 mi
00h 55m
To Indianapolis
57 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
52°F
Friday

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allison Lane

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Allison Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1107 ft · 19 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    65 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 62 West, SR 265 West

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2617 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2902 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    104 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1 km · 56 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Park 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
105 mi · 93%
SR 62 West
2.34 mi · 2%
Allison Lane
1.48 mi · 1%
East 10th Street
1.45 mi · 1%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 54m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
104.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 55m from Oak Park
Leave By
2:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy leaving Oak Park and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 113 miles (181.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Oak Park and 57 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 104.1 miles (167.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Oak Park and Scattered Rain Showers near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Park and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 104.06 mi (167.47 km).

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#1 Oak Park

Oak Park is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.3056200, -85.6963500
Altitude140
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: Allison Lane (-85.696743, 38.305399)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.99 gal
15.1 L · about $14.83
Round trip
$29.65
7.98 gal · 30.2 L
Estimated CO2
35.5 kg one way
Round trip: 70.9 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $14.83 $29.65
Mid-grade $4.32 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.85 $19.34 $38.67
Diesel $6.71 $26.78 $53.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Park and Indianapolis. The current time is 12:12:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.