How far is Vevay, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Vevay, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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
104.37 mi
01h 59m
Flight
91.53 mi
147.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.53 mi
Kilometers
147.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.37 mi
Kilometers
167.97 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Vevay
Sat, Apr 18, 10:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vevay
2026-04-18T06:02
Arrive Indianapolis
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vevay
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
Greensburg
IN

City in Indiana

From Vevay
50.5 mi
00h 59m
To Indianapolis
53.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Street

    16 m · 5 sec · Ferry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26.5 mi · 47 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Adams Street

    2516 ft · 53 sec · South Adams Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Perry Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Buckeye Street

    22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Ireland Street

    1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1220 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

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

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue

    32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Illinois Street

    536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 sec · West Market Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vevay 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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
38.6 mi · 37%
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 21%
Southeastern Avenue
6.27 mi · 6%
North Michigan Avenue
1.93 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1.46 mi · 1%
East Washington Street
1.02 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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
91.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensburg
00h 59m from Vevay
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Vevay 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 Vevay to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Vevay and 53.9 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.88 one way or $27.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Vevay and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Greensburg

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

46 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

75 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vevay and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 91.53 mi (147.3 km).

Vevay

#1 Vevay

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,639
Coordinates38.7478400, -85.0671700
Altitude147
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: Ferry Street (-85.067267, 38.747772)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $13.88
Round trip
$27.75
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.88 $27.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.65 $31.30
Premium $4.65 $17.13 $34.25
Diesel $5.30 $19.52 $39.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Vevay and Indianapolis. The current time is 06:02:03.

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.