How far is Shadeland, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Shadeland, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.6 miles (104 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Madison County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shadeland and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadeland and Indianapolis.
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Start on Northwest Shadeland Road
575 ft · 27 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
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Turn right onto East 350 North
2126 ft · 2 min · East 350 North
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Continue on East Bocock Road
3161 ft · 2 min · East Bocock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Bocock Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Huntington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Huntington Road
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Continue on North Baldwin Avenue
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue
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Continue on South Western Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
12.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
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Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street
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Turn right onto Monument Circle
112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn left
23 m · 7 sec
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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 Shadeland 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.
South Strawtown Pike
Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shadeland to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Frankton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Shadeland and 51.2 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.6 miles (104 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 $11.50 one way or $23.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Shadeland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Frankton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Town of Pendleton
Elwood Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shadeland and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 64.64 mi (104.03 km).
#1 Shadeland
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,922 |
| Coordinates | 40.6050400, -85.6099800 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.19 | $28.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.18 | $32.35 |
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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