How far is Sellersburg, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Sellersburg, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
103.56 mi
01h 37m
Flight
97.11 mi
156.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.11 mi
Kilometers
156.29 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.56 mi
Kilometers
166.66 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sun, May 24, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Sellersburg
Sun, May 24, 4:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sellersburg
2026-05-24T13:44
Arrive Indianapolis
Sun, May 24, 3:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sellersburg
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Sellersburg
51.8 mi
00h 48m
To Indianapolis
51.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 24 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Utica Street

    117 m · 24 sec · West Utica Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Indiana Avenue

    1229 ft · 23 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road 311

    556 ft · 10 sec · County Road 311

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    100.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Meridian Street

    2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monument Circle

    111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle

  12. 12

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 311
101 mi · 98%
I 70 West
0.62 mi · 1%
South Meridian Street
0.44 mi
Madison Avenue
0.35 mi
Meridian Street
0.34 mi
South Indiana Avenue
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 311

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 50m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 48m from Sellersburg
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sellersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.7 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Sellersburg and 51.8 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.76 one way or $27.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sellersburg and Mostly Cloudy near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sellersburg and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.29 km).

Sellersburg

#1 Sellersburg

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Population9,047
Coordinates38.3981200, -85.7549600
Altitude148
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: West Utica Street (-85.754952, 38.398128)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.83 L · about $13.76
Round trip
$27.53
7.3 gal · 27.66 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.76 $27.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.52 $31.05
Premium $4.65 $16.99 $33.97
Diesel $5.30 $19.36 $38.72

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 · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Sellersburg and Indianapolis. The current time is 13:44:51.

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.