How far is Smithfield, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Smithfield, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
68.38 mi
01h 13m
Flight
54.67 mi
87.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.67 mi
Kilometers
87.98 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.38 mi
Kilometers
110.04 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Return by in Smithfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithfield
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smithfield
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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Smithfield
31.8 mi
00h 36m
To Indianapolis
36.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
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 Smithfield and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    24 m · 9 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 625 East

    1138 ft · 37 sec · South 625 East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 138 South

    1316 ft · 36 sec · East 138 South

  4. 4

    Continue on East Smithfield Pike

    2.1 mi · 5 min · East Smithfield Pike

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South 400 East

    1362 ft · 1 min · South 400 East

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Memorial Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Memorial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 South, SR 3 South, SR 67 South: Indianapolis

    1414 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.6 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

    31.9 mi · 35 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    3 mi · 6 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

    1215 ft · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  17. 17

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  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 Smithfield 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 South
47.3 mi · 69%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 9%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.96 mi · 4%
North Meridian Street
2.42 mi · 4%
East Smithfield Pike
2.05 mi · 3%
East Memorial Drive
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 35 South

Take the exit left toward Indianapolis

31.9 mi · 00h 35m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
00h 36m from Smithfield
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Smithfield 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 Smithfield to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Smithfield and 36.6 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.09 one way or $18.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pendleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 12 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithfield and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 54.67 mi (87.98 km).

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#1 Smithfield

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana

Population1,646
Coordinates40.1700400, -85.2685800
Altitude300
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: East Market Street (-85.268583, 40.169879)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.13 L · about $9.09
Round trip
$18.18
4.82 gal · 18.26 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.09 $18.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.25 $20.50
Premium $4.65 $11.22 $22.43
Diesel $5.30 $12.78 $25.57

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

There is no time difference between Smithfield and Indianapolis. The current time is 01:17:33.

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.