How far is Poseyville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Poseyville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Poseyville and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poseyville and Indianapolis.
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Start on North Cale Street
29 m · 10 sec · North Cale Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
684 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis
604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis
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Continue on North Saint Francis Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street
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Take the ramp right
1628 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
1419 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
140.9 mi · 2 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
145 m · 20 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Maryland Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
1051 ft · 42 sec · South 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 Poseyville and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Merge slight left
141 mi · 02h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Poseyville and Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Poseyville to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Poseyville and 85.9 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Poseyville and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Poseyville and Partly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
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 Crane.
Indianapolis Union Station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Poseyville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.54 km).
#1 Poseyville
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,031 |
| Coordinates | 38.1700400, -87.7830800 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.48 | $50.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.88 | $55.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
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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