How far is Smyrna, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Smyrna, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Smyrna and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smyrna and Indianapolis.
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Start on West Deputy Pike Road
3 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road
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Turn sharp left
18.1 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7
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Continue on South State Street
17.8 mi · 27 min · South State Street
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1413 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
1 km · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
719 ft · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Meridian Street
1805 ft · 46 sec
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1849 ft · 1 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on South Meridian Street
995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Street
552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street
1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street
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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 Smyrna and Indianapolis.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Smyrna and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Smyrna to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Smyrna and 49.6 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Rain Showers then Sunny around Smyrna and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Smyrna and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 77.18 mi (124.21 km).
#1 Smyrna
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 38.7820000, -85.4807900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.21 | $28.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.54 | $31.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.72 | $35.43 |
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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