How far is Stony Creek, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
168.92 mi
02h 59m
Flight
124.91 mi
201.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.91 mi
Kilometers
201.03 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.92 mi
Kilometers
271.85 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Return by in Stony Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Creek
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Creek
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
Mount Etna
IN

Human settlement in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

From Stony Creek
74.5 mi
01h 29m
To Indianapolis
94.4 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    848 ft · 1 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

    1.2 km · 2 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North

    6 mi · 8 min · West 800 South; West 1200 North

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 600 West

    4.8 mi · 6 min · North 600 West

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 28 sec · West Jefferson Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    3033 ft · 1 min · North Orange Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Baseline Road

    16.3 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto River Street

    1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South State Road 9

    17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    30.9 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

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

  23. 23

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

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

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    2.4 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  26. 26

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Creek 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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.4 mi · 29%
South State Road 9
48.1 mi · 28%
North Baseline Road
16.3 mi · 10%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
North 600 West
4.77 mi · 3%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Etna
01h 29m from Stony Creek
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Stony Creek and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance 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 Stony Creek to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Mount Etna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.5 miles from Stony Creek and 94.4 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Stony Creek and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Etna

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

89 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

110 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Bryan

118 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stony Creek and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.03 km).

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#1 Stony Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population3,891
Coordinates41.5347700, -85.6499900
Altitude269
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: (-85.652267, 41.534896)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.56 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.12 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 Stony Creek and Indianapolis. The current time is 23:07:40.

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.