How far is Zionsville, IN from Hartford City, IN?
The driving distance from Zionsville, IN to Hartford City, IN is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Zionsville and Hartford City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zionsville and Hartford City.
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Start on South Main Street
1008 ft · 52 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Sycamore Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Michigan Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Michigan Road
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Turn left onto I 465 East, US 421 South
1534 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Binford Boulevard, Indianapolis
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Binford Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
50.8 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City
1875 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 900 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Road 900 South
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Turn left onto County Road 950 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 950 East
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Turn right onto East 700 South
6 mi · 9 min · East 700 South
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Turn slight left onto West Washington Street
2759 ft · 47 sec · West Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Zionsville and Hartford City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
50.8 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Zionsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Zionsville to Hartford City?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Zionsville and 40.3 miles from Hartford City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Zionsville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hartford City.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
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Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zionsville and Hartford City. Straight-line distance: 58.4 mi (93.98 km).
#1 Zionsville
Town of Indiana
| Population | 29,340 |
| Coordinates | 39.9508700, -86.2619400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hartford City
City in Indiana
| Population | 5,660 |
| Coordinates | 40.4511500, -85.3699700 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartford City (-85.36997, 40.45115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $14.17 | $28.33 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $18.80 | $37.61 |
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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