How far is Princes Lakes, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Princes Lakes, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.23 mi
00h 53m
Flight
28.83 mi
46.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.83 mi
Kilometers
46.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.23 mi
Kilometers
67.96 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Return by in Princes Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princes Lakes
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princes Lakes
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bargersville
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

From Princes Lakes
16.3 mi
00h 26m
To Indianapolis
25.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Princes Lakes and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on Hoover Drive

    1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive

    134 m · 19 sec · East Lakeview Drive

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on West Lakeview Drive

    138 m · 21 sec · West Lakeview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Dyson Drive

    1515 ft · 1 min · Dyson Drive

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Howard Prince Drive

    2435 ft · 2 min · Howard Prince Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East County Road 750 South

    3.3 mi · 8 min · East County Road 750 South

  7. 7

    Continue on South County Road 300 West

    3.2 mi · 8 min · South County Road 300 West

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    76 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    23.9 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Russell Avenue

    934 ft · 32 sec · Russell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Illinois Street

    911 ft · 25 sec · South Illinois Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  15. 15

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road 750 South
3.32 mi · 8%
South County Road 300 West
3.15 mi · 7%
Howard Prince Drive
0.46 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Hoover Drive
0.35 mi · 1%
Dyson Drive
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

23.9 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bargersville
00h 26m from Princes Lakes
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Princes Lakes 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 Princes Lakes to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Bargersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Princes Lakes and 25.8 miles from Indianapolis.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princes Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Bargersville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

27 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

85 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

88 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

90 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princes Lakes and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 28.83 mi (46.4 km).

Princes Lakes

#1 Princes Lakes

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,330
Coordinates39.3536600, -86.0980500
Altitude250
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: Hoover Drive (-86.097999, 39.353644)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.24
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.62 $11.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.34 $12.67
Premium $4.65 $6.93 $13.87
Diesel $5.30 $7.90 $15.81

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Princes Lakes and Indianapolis. The current time is 00:46:52.

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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.