How far is Vernon, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Vernon, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vernon and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon and Indianapolis.
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Start on Pike Street
87 m · 17 sec · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Brown Street
678 ft · 34 sec · Brown Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poplar Street
552 ft · 9 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
2344 ft · 2 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn left onto Monument Circle
111 m · 43 sec · Monument Circle
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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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 Vernon and Indianapolis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vernon 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 Vernon to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Edinburgh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Vernon and 32.2 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Vernon and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 61.56 mi (99.07 km).
#1 Vernon
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 314 |
| Coordinates | 38.9847800, -85.6094100 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $10.51 | $21.03 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $15.63 | $31.25 |
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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