How far is Veedersburg, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Veedersburg, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
72.78 mi
01h 12m
Flight
63.17 mi
101.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.17 mi
Kilometers
101.66 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.78 mi
Kilometers
117.13 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 29, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Veedersburg
Wed, Apr 29, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Veedersburg
2026-04-29T01:29
Arrive Indianapolis
Wed, Apr 29, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Veedersburg
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
New Ross
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Veedersburg
33.9 mi
00h 36m
To Indianapolis
38.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph N
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 100 East

    1.1 km · 1 min · County Road 100 East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East

    1567 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    59 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 10th Street

    1867 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 10th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 10th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cossell Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cossell Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Michigan Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Michigan Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive

    1337 ft · 50 sec · North White River Parkway West Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West New York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West New York Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North West Street

    155 m · 25 sec · North West Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Ohio Street

    1542 ft · 50 sec · West Ohio Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    155 m · 25 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 36 sec · West Market Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Veedersburg 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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
59.3 mi · 81%
Michigan Street
2.38 mi · 3%
West 10th Street
1.45 mi · 2%
West New York Street
1.09 mi · 1%
West 2nd Street
1.02 mi · 1%
Cossell Road
0.76 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

59 mi · 01h 04m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Ross
00h 36m from Veedersburg
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Veedersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Veedersburg to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

New Ross is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from Veedersburg and 38.9 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Veedersburg and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near New Ross

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Ross, 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 New Ross.

RAIL

Crawfordsville

18 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

20 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

52 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

53 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Veedersburg and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 63.17 mi (101.66 km).

Veedersburg

#1 Veedersburg

Town in Fountain County, Indiana, United States

Population2,058
Coordinates40.1130900, -87.2625100
Altitude193
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: W 2nd St (-87.262509, 40.112996)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Veedersburg and Indianapolis. The current time is 01:29:59.

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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.