How far is Palmyra, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Palmyra, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and Indianapolis.
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Start on Greene Street Northeast
1.3 km · 1 min · Greene Street Northeast
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Continue on State Road 135
12.5 mi · 19 min · State Road 135
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Turn right onto Salem Bypass
1.7 mi · 2 min · Salem Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Salem Bypass
36 m · 2 sec · Salem Bypass
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Exit the rotary onto Salem Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass
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Turn right onto State Road 56
15.5 mi · 23 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Mount Drive
906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive
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Continue on West McClain Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West McClain Avenue
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Turn left
1073 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street
1805 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Meridian Street
2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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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 Palmyra and Indianapolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West McClain Avenue
Merge slight left
80.5 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmyra and 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 Palmyra to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 116.7 miles (187.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 58.3 miles from Palmyra and 58.3 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.54 one way or $31.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Jonesville
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 Jonesville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Louisville, Kentucky
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 94.04 mi (151.34 km).
#1 Palmyra
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,433 |
| Coordinates | 38.4078400, -86.1099700 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.17 | $38.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
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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