Where is Plainfield, Indiana, exactly? You’ll spot this friendly town fifteen miles southwest of Downtown Indianapolis, perched along U.S. 40 and I‑70—close enough for Colts kick‑offs, far enough to breathe easy on tree‑lined streets.
Map It: Exactly Where Is Plainfield?
Plainfield anchors eastern Hendricks County, bordered by the White Lick Creek corridor on the east and the Indianapolis International Airport on the southeast fringe. Quick routes like State Road 267 link you north to Brownsburg and south to Mooresville within minutes.
Aviation Roots and Historic Charm
Early settlers tagged Plainfield the “Friendliest Town” on the National Road. Dive into its past at the Plainfield‑Guilford Township Historical Museum—a former Quaker meetinghouse that chronicles rail‑era growth, the 1880 “Van Buren Elm” presidential campaign stop, and the town’s aviation boom tied to the Indianapolis International Airport.
Outdoors on Tap: Trails, Parks, and Water Fun
Splash Island Family Aquatic Center
Splash Island inside the Plainfield Recreation and Aquatic Center turns summer into a lazy‑river paradise with three body slides, zero‑depth entry, and tot‑friendly fountains.
Vandalia Trail and Hummel Park
Cycle the paved Vandalia Trail as it traces an old railroad bed toward Indianapolis, or trade wheels for hammocks at Hummel Park, where White Lick Creek frames softball diamonds and a covered‑bridge picnic grove.
Local Flavor: Farm‑to‑Fork and Craft Brews
The Oasis Diner Experience
Step back to 1954 inside the chrome‑trimmed Oasis Diner. Hoosier pork‑tenderloin sandwiches bigger than the plate, milkshakes spun to order, and neon that glows each Friday‑night cruise‑in.
Plainfield Farmers’ Market Treasures
From May through September, the Plainfield Farmers’ Market lines up heirloom tomatoes, lavender soaps, and bluegrass pickers outside the historic courthouse on U.S. 40.
Quick Trips: Indianapolis Attractions Close By
Speedway Thrills and Cultural Gems
Hit the bricks at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum in just twenty minutes, or trade turbo for tranquility inside White River State Park—home to the Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, and canal‑side kayak rentals.
Imagine Living Here
When weekend visits morph into the urge to unpack permanently, tour Hobbs Station by Taylor Morrison. Thoughtful floor plans, pocket parks, and a quick commute to both downtown Indianapolis and the airport make it easy to plant roots where small‑town warmth meets limitless opportunity. Come for the trails—stay for the lifestyle.
