How far is Rossville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Rossville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Indianapolis.
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Start on County Road 900 North
8 m · 6 sec · County Road 900 North
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Turn left onto South Plank Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · South Plank Street
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Turn slight left onto West Kyger Street
2605 ft · 46 sec · West Kyger Street
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Turn right onto North Jackson Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto IN-47
2 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Take the ramp left toward Indianapolis
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
15.4 mi · 20 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 · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 36 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 Rossville 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.
IN-47
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Rossville and 28.8 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Rossville and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Lebanon
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 Lebanon.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
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Indianapolis Union Station
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 50.41 mi (81.12 km).
#1 Rossville
Human settlement in Clinton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 40.4169800, -86.5947200 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.66 | $15.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.77 | $21.53 |
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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