Scenic Drives in Indiana
Routes
59
Avg Distance
343 mi
Avg Drive
6h 40m
Destinations
33
These 59 scenic drives in Indiana earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 343 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.
Fuel snapshot for this state
Regular
$3.94/gal
Diesel: $5.60/gal
Typical trip cost
$41–$352
One-way, ~343 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG
CO₂ per trip
~120 kg
ICE vehicle, one-way average
Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-08-31
Climate through the year: Indiana
Indiana peaks at around 85°F in Jul and cools to 36°F / 21°F in Jan. Wettest month is Jun at ~5 in of rain.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Rain in | Snow in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 21 | 3.1 | 8.8 |
| Feb | 41 | 24 | 2.4 | 6 |
| Mar | 52 | 33 | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Apr | 64 | 43 | 4.3 | 0.2 |
| May | 73 | 54 | 4.8 | — |
| Jun | 82 | 63 | 5 | — |
| Jul | 85 | 66 | 4.4 | — |
| Aug | 84 | 65 | 3.2 | — |
| Sep | 78 | 57 | 3.1 | — |
| Oct | 66 | 46 | 3.2 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 52 | 35 | 3.5 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 40 | 26 | 2.9 | 6.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for IN — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.
Planning Tips
- Scenic routes often have fewer gas stations and services. Top off your tank before heading into mountainous or rural stretches.
- Budget extra time for scenic drives — pulling over for views, photos, and short hikes is half the point.
- Check weather conditions for mountain passes and high-elevation stretches, especially in shoulder seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Top Scenic Routes
Indianapolis, IN → Oakland, CA
Through: Rock Island → Omaha Nebraska → Omaha +3 more
Fremont, IN → Evansville, IN
Prairie, IN → South Bend, IN
Evansville, IN → Stony Creek, IN
Bristol, IN → Evansville, IN
Through: Indianapolis
Lagrange, IN → Evansville, IN
Dunlap, IN → Evansville, IN
Through: Indianapolis
Evansville, IN → Hamilton, IN
Granger, IN → Evansville, IN
Through: Indianapolis
Olive, IN → Evansville, IN
Osceola, IN → Evansville, IN
Portage, IN → Boonville, IN
Evansville, IN → Mishawaka, IN
Center, IN → Gary, IN
City of Gary, IN → Newburgh, IN
Wakarusa, IN → Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN → LaPorte, IN
Through: Brookston → Lake Shafer → Lake Freeman
South Bend, IN → Center, IN
South Bend, IN → Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN → Locke, IN
Through: Bremen
Newburgh, IN → South Bend, IN
Evansville, IN → Nappanee, IN
Through: Bremen
Cannelton, IN → Hammond, IN
Evansville, IN → Avilla, IN
Portage, IN → Saint John, IN
Monroeville, IN → Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN → Harlan, IN
Skelton, IN → South Bend, IN
Woodburn, IN → Evansville, IN
Monrovia, IN → Cuba, MO
Through: Saint Louis → Memphis → Kansas City
South Bend, IN → Melody Hill, IN
Evansville, IN → Grabill, IN
Evansville, IN → Goshen, IN
Darmstadt, IN → South Bend, IN
Gary, IN → Troy, IN
Through: Crane
White River, IN → South Bend, IN
Saint John, IN → Lake Station, IN
South Bend, IN → Troy, IN
Through: Crane
South Bend, IN → Owensville, IN
Evansville, IN → Westville, IN
Through: Brookston → Lake Shafer → Lake Freeman
Hobart, IN → Saint John, IN
Prairie, IN → Portage, IN
Through: Chicago
South Bend, IN → Tell City, IN
Saint John, IN → Nappanee, IN
Through: Bremen
Centerville, IN → City of Gary, IN
Centerville, IN → Gary, IN
Huntertown, IN → Evansville, IN
New Haven, IN → Evansville, IN
Haubstadt, IN → South Bend, IN
Albion, IN → Evansville, IN
Evansville, IN → Long Beach, IN
Through: Chicago → Detroit
Trail Creek, IN → Evansville, IN
Through: Indianapolis → Chicago
Hammond, IN → Santa Claus, IN
Through: Crane
South Bend, IN → Fort Branch, IN
Portage, IN → Santa Claus, IN
Through: Crane
Fort Wayne, IN → Evansville, IN
Poseyville, IN → Fort Wayne, IN
City of Gary, IN → Mount Vernon, IN
Oak Grove, IN → Hammond, IN
Through: Chicago