How far is Rockport, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Rockport, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 75.8 miles (122 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
75.82 mi
01h 31m
Flight
59.98 mi
96.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.98 mi
Kilometers
96.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.82 mi
Kilometers
122.02 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, Jun 2, 10:37 AM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Tue, Jun 2, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-06-02T09:06
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, Jun 2, 10:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Salem
IN

Human settlement in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

From Rockport
34.5 mi
00h 45m
To Indianapolis
41.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockport and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

    2.7 mi · 7 min · B'Dale Road (Cord 25)

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road 625N

    651 ft · 29 sec · County Road 625N

  3. 3

    Continue on Annapolis Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Annapolis Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    54 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Guion Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · Guion Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2676 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 236

    13.8 mi · 21 min · State Road 236

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West County Road 800 North

    2 mi · 3 min · West County Road 800 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North County Road 400 West

    2681 ft · 46 sec · North County Road 400 West

  13. 13

    Continue on West County Road 850 North

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West County Road 850 North

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North State Street

    2883 ft · 50 sec · North State Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis

    1060 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street

    1867 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 10th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cossell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Michigan Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive

    1337 ft · 50 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West New York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North West Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North West Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1542 ft · 50 sec · West Ohio Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    155 m · 25 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
29 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
17.1 mi · 23%
Guion Road
15.9 mi · 21%
State Road 236
13.8 mi · 18%
B'Dale Road (Cord 25)
2.72 mi · 4%
West County Road 850 North
2.52 mi · 3%
Michigan Street
2.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

16.9 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Salem
00h 45m from Rockport
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rockport and Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rockport to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 75.8 miles (122 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

North Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Rockport and 41.3 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rockport and Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near North Salem

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

30 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

33 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

43 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 59.98 mi (96.53 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Located along the Ohio River, Rockport is a city in Indiana's Spencer County in Ohio Township.

Population2,136
Coordinates39.8808700, -87.2789000
Altitude150
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: B'Dale Road (Cord 25) (-87.278635, 39.879792)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockport and Indianapolis. The current time is 09:06:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.