How far is Orange County, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Orange County, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.37 mi
02h 01m
Flight
86.65 mi
139.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.65 mi
Kilometers
139.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.37 mi
Kilometers
163.14 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Return by in Orange County
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange County
2026-10-15T14:26
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Oct 15, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange County
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Orange County
49.6 mi
01h 00m
To Indianapolis
51.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
74°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange County and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 225 West

    1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West County Road 25 South

    1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 200 West

    930 ft · 42 sec · County Road 200 West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Willowcreek Drive

    2663 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street

    657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    47.3 mi · 53 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 Orange County 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
88.8 mi · 88%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 4%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
South County Road 225 West
0.77 mi · 1%
West Willowcreek Drive
0.5 mi
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Merge slight right

47.3 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
01h 00m from Orange County
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Orange County and Scattered 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 Orange County to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Orange County and 51.8 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.83 one way or $27.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Orange County and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange County and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 86.65 mi (139.45 km).

Orange County

#1 Orange County

County in Indiana, United States

Population19,651
Coordinates38.5417800, -86.4950700
Altitude191
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: South County Road 225 West (-86.500326, 38.542118)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.54 L · about $13.83
Round trip
$27.65
7.16 gal · 27.08 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $13.83 $27.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.99 $17.86 $35.71
Diesel $6.62 $23.70 $47.41

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange County and Indianapolis. The current time is 14:26:47.

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.