How far is Walton, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Walton, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
75.94 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.83 mi
99.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.83 mi
Kilometers
99.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.94 mi
Kilometers
122.22 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Mon, May 4, 8:21 PM EDT
Return by in Walton
Mon, May 4, 9:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walton
2026-05-04T18:57
Arrive Indianapolis
Mon, May 4, 8:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walton
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
Tipton
IN

County seat of Tipton County, Indiana, United States

From Walton
34.1 mi
00h 41m
To Indianapolis
41.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West May Street

    84 m · 17 sec · West May Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    12.1 mi · 18 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2476 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 43 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  11. 11

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walton 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
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
42.6 mi · 56%
East 226th Street
0.16 mi
Monument Circle
0.07 mi
West May Street
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Merge slight left

30.1 mi · 00h 37m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipton
00h 41m from Walton
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Walton and Isolated Rain Showers then 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 Walton to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Tipton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Walton and 41.9 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 3:42 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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Walton and Isolated Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Tipton

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

59 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

74 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walton and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 61.83 mi (99.5 km).

Walton

#1 Walton

Town in Cass County, Indiana

Population1,010
Coordinates40.6608700, -86.2419400
Altitude235
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: West May Street (-86.241853, 40.660736)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
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
10.14 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Walton and Indianapolis. The current time is 18:57:26.

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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.