How far is Peru, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Peru, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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.
County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States
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 Peru and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peru and Indianapolis.
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Start on South Broadway
15 m · 9 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Business US-31
2.2 mi · 4 min · Business US-31
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At the end of the road, turn left
44 mi · 54 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
22.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 30th Street
2873 ft · 1 min · West 30th Street
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Take the ramp slight left
2208 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
2173 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on North West Street
2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
1017 ft · 48 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 38 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 Peru 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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn left
44 mi · 00h 54m
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 Peru 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 Peru to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37 miles from Peru and 45.5 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peru and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Tipton
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 Tipton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peru and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 68.24 mi (109.82 km).
#1 Peru
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 10,937 |
| Coordinates | 40.7536500, -86.0688800 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| 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: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.38 | $24.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.54 | $27.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.43 | $30.87 |
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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