How far is Versailles, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Versailles, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
76.08 mi
01h 25m
Flight
68.22 mi
109.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.22 mi
Kilometers
109.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.08 mi
Kilometers
122.44 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Return by in Versailles
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Versailles
2026-04-23T02:26
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Versailles
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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Versailles
36.3 mi
00h 42m
To Indianapolis
39.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Washington Street

    39 m · 8 sec · North Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Tyson Street

    113 m · 21 sec · Tyson Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Adams Street

    743 ft · 37 sec · North Adams Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Perry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Buckeye Street

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Versailles and Indianapolis.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 51%
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 29%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 8%
North Michigan Avenue
1.93 mi · 3%
East Washington Street
1.02 mi · 1%
West Perry Street
1.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 74 West

Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis

38.6 mi · 00h 42m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 42m from Versailles
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Versailles 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 Versailles to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Versailles and 39.8 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Versailles and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

55 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Versailles and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 68.22 mi (109.79 km).

Versailles

#1 Versailles

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,089
Coordinates39.0720000, -85.2519000
Altitude294
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: North Washington Street (-85.252226, 39.072021)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.16 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.32 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 Versailles and Indianapolis. The current time is 02:26:43.

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.