How far is Orange, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Orange, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orange and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Indianapolis.
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Start on County Line Road
871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road
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Continue on South 850 W
2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W
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Continue on South Main Street
681 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
7.7 mi · 12 min · State Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
756 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
536 ft · 22 sec · North 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 Orange and Indianapolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
21.6 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orange to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Orange and 29.5 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 4:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.58 one way or $15.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville
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 Shelbyville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 47.42 mi (76.31 km).
#1 Orange
Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana
| Population | 695 |
| Coordinates | 39.5842100, -85.2991300 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $9.89 | $19.77 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
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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