How far is Taylor, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Taylor, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 63 miles (101.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Indianapolis.
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Start on the route
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto West 550 South
84 m · 13 sec · West 550 South
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Turn left onto South 150 West
1422 ft · 1 min · South 150 West
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Continue on West 500 South
1.5 mi · 6 min · West 500 South
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Turn left onto Old US Hwy 231
1.3 mi · 3 min · Old US Hwy 231
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1395 ft · 43 sec · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right onto County Road 350
2359 ft · 47 sec · County Road 350
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Continue on East 350 South
1 km · 1 min · East 350 South
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Continue on Veteran's Memorial Parkway
1279 ft · 26 sec · Veteran's Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East 350 South
1987 ft · 42 sec · East 350 South
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Parkway South
150 m · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Parkway South
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Continue on Veteran's Memorial Parkway
1864 ft · 37 sec · Veteran's Memorial Parkway
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Continue on East 350 South
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 350 South
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Continue on South 475 East
138 m · 16 sec · South 475 East
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2240 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
2173 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on North West Street
2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street
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Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue
2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
1017 ft · 44 sec · North Capitol Avenue
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Turn left onto West Market Street
864 ft · 36 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 Taylor and Indianapolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 475 East
Merge slight left
39.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Likely leaving Taylor and Scattered 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 Taylor to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 63 miles (101.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Pike is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Taylor and 29.7 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.57 one way or $17.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Taylor and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Pike
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 Pike.
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Lafayette station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 56.95 mi (91.66 km).
#1 Taylor
City in Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 798 |
| Coordinates | 40.3403100, -86.9336200 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $3.86 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $14.70 | $29.40 |
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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