How far is Schererville, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Schererville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.78 mi
02h 25m
Flight
136.35 mi
219.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.35 mi
Kilometers
219.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.78 mi
Kilometers
237.83 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Schererville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schererville
2026-04-23T16:52
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schererville
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
Round Grove
IN

Township in White County, Indiana

From Schererville
73.8 mi
01h 12m
To Indianapolis
74 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
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 Schererville and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    10 m · 7 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 77th Avenue

    2250 ft · 1 min · West 77th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Austin Avenue

    2014 ft · 1 min · Austin Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Joliet Street

    2757 ft · 49 sec · Joliet Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Lincoln Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on West 81st Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on East 81st Avenue

    1719 ft · 35 sec · East 81st Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65: Indianapolis, Chicago

    122 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2578 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on North West Street

    2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue

    2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schererville 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
138 mi · 94%
West Lincoln Highway
3.45 mi · 2%
West 81st Avenue
1.89 mi · 1%
Joliet Street
0.52 mi
I 65 South
0.49 mi
North West Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

123 mi · 02h 12m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Round Grove
01h 12m from Schererville
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schererville 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 Schererville to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Round Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Schererville and 74 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Schererville and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Round Grove

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

22 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

41 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

62 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schererville and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 136.35 mi (219.43 km).

Schererville

#1 Schererville

Town in northwest Indiana, USA

Population28,593
Coordinates41.4789200, -87.4547600
Altitude204
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: Anna Street (-87.454763, 41.47892)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.74 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.48 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Schererville, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Schererville is 16:52:44, although it is 17:52:44 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.