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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
169.64 mi
02h 48m
Flight
140.77 mi
226.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.77 mi
Kilometers
226.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.64 mi
Kilometers
273.01 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 26, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Poseyville
Tue, May 26, 3:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poseyville
2026-05-25T22:21
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 26, 1:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poseyville
9:30 PM CDT
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
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Poseyville
83.7 mi
01h 24m
To Indianapolis
85.9 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Cale Street

    29 m · 10 sec · North Cale Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    684 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto St Francis

    604 ft · 12 sec · St Francis

  4. 4

    Continue on North Saint Francis Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Saint Francis Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1628 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North, SR 57 North

    1419 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    140.9 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street

    1179 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

    1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Old State Road 37

    2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37

  12. 12

    Continue on South Harding Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Morris Street

    2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West South Street

    152 m · 24 sec · West South Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Missouri Street

    1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street

  17. 17

    Continue on South West Street

    145 m · 20 sec · South West Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Maryland Street

    1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Illinois Street

    1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poseyville and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
141 mi · 83%
North Saint Francis Street
18.4 mi · 11%
South Harding Street
4.19 mi · 2%
Kentucky Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Old State Road 37
0.45 mi
West Morris Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 24m from Poseyville
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Poseyville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.54 km).

Poseyville

#1 Poseyville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,031
Coordinates38.1700400, -87.7830800
Altitude134
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: North Cale Street (-87.783234, 38.170042)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 26, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Poseyville, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Poseyville is 22:21:53, although it is 23:21:53 in Indianapolis.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.