How far is Tell City, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Tell City, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 179.6 miles (289 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 02h 55m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tell City and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City and Indianapolis.
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Start on the route
74 m · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Mozart Street
953 ft · 33 sec · Mozart Street
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Turn left onto 12th Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street
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Turn right onto Payne Street
29.3 mi · 41 min · Payne Street
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 56
8.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56
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Continue on West Main Street
79 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward North Gospel Street
657 ft · 9 sec · North Gospel Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street
41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street
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Merge slight right
47.3 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
1179 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
1236 ft · 29 sec · West Epler Avenue
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Continue on Old State Road 37
2362 ft · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
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Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
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Turn right onto West Morris Street
2289 ft · 39 sec · West Morris Street
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Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
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Continue on West South Street
152 m · 24 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Missouri Street
1167 ft · 42 sec · South Missouri Street
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Continue on South West Street
145 m · 20 sec · South West Street
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Turn right onto West Maryland Street
1993 ft · 1 min · West Maryland Street
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Turn left onto South Illinois Street
1051 ft · 42 sec · South Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 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 Tell City 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.
North Gospel Street
Merge slight right
47.3 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tell City 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 Tell City to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Redding is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Tell City and 102.2 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Tell City and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tell City and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Redding
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 Redding.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tell City and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 129.75 mi (208.82 km).
#1 Tell City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 7,211 |
| Coordinates | 37.9514400, -86.7677700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.51 | $59.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $33.63 | $67.25 |
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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