How far is Royalton, IN from Thorntown, IN?
The driving distance from Royalton, IN to Thorntown, IN is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royalton and Thorntown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royalton and Thorntown.
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Start on Circle Drive
70 m · 6 sec · Circle Drive
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Turn left onto Indianapolis Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Indianapolis Road
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Turn right onto Whitestown Parkway
1750 ft · 52 sec · Whitestown Parkway
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Take the ramp left
992 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
1281 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 West
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto IN-47
2.1 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Continue on West Main Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Royalton and Thorntown.
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.
Whitestown Parkway
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Royalton and Mostly Sunny near Thorntown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Royalton to Thorntown?
The road trip is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Royalton and 10.7 miles from Thorntown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.87 one way or $5.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Royalton and Mostly Sunny near Thorntown.
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.
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Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royalton and Thorntown. Straight-line distance: 19.93 mi (32.08 km).
#1 Royalton
Royalton is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9269900, -86.3383300 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thorntown
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.1294800, -86.6066700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Main Street (-86.606669, 40.129412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.54 | $7.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
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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