How far is Vincennes, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Vincennes, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.95 mi
02h 07m
Flight
105.19 mi
169.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.19 mi
Kilometers
169.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.95 mi
Kilometers
204.3 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Vincennes
Tue, May 5, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vincennes
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Indianapolis
Tue, May 5, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vincennes
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
Staunton
IN

Human settlement in Clay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Vincennes
63.5 mi
01h 03m
To Indianapolis
63.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SSW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 6th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North 6th Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    48.3 mi · 1 hr

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 641 North

    2219 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I-70 East: Indianapolis

    3072 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street

    1393 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Illinois Street

    1413 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on South Illinois Street

    1802 ft · 55 sec · South Illinois Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West South Street

    156 m · 25 sec · West South Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · South Meridian Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Georgia Street

    552 ft · 30 sec · West Georgia Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Illinois Street

    1535 ft · 1 min · South Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    107 m · 18 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 Vincennes 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
68.2 mi · 54%
North 6th Street
50.8 mi · 40%
SR 641 North
5.88 mi · 5%
South Illinois Street
0.63 mi
I-70 East
0.58 mi
Illinois Street
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

68.2 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
105.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Staunton
01h 03m from Vincennes
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vincennes and 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 Vincennes to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Staunton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Vincennes and 63.4 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Staunton

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

67 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

70 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Danville, Illinois

80 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

93 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vincennes and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 105.19 mi (169.29 km).

Vincennes

#1 Vincennes

Township in Knox County, Indiana, United States

Population16,801
Coordinates38.6772700, -87.5286300
Altitude128
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 6th Street (-87.528578, 38.677218)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.96 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.79
8.96 gal · 33.92 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.89 $33.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.05 $38.11
Premium $4.65 $20.85 $41.70
Diesel $5.30 $23.76 $47.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Vincennes and Indianapolis. The current time is 00:44:02.

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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.