Seymour, IN Road Trips
Sitting in the Midwest, Seymour, IN is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 214-mile quick runs to 216-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Seymour, IN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
216.4 mi
Elkhart, IN
Quickest Drive
3h 29m
Fort Wayne, IN
Plan Around Seymour, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Seymour, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Seymour, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Seymour, IN
Driving from Seymour, IN
Expect an average of 215 miles and about 4h 18m behind the wheel when leaving Seymour, IN. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 216 miles (4h 29m), while the shortest is just 214 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Seymour, IN are Elkhart, IN (216.4 mi, 4h 29m) and City of Gary, IN (214.3 mi, 4h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 215-mile drive from Seymour, IN, expect to burn about 8.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Seymour, IN and 4 routes heading into Seymour, IN, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 214 to 216 miles.
The longest mapped route from Seymour, IN covers 216 miles and takes approximately 4h 29m. Shorter options start at just 214 miles.
The average route from Seymour, IN runs about 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 18m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Seymour, IN include Elkhart, IN and City of Gary, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Seymour, IN by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
21,536
Median Income
$63,388
Median Home Value
$153,300
Median Age
33.3
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Seymour, IN
A sampling of people born in Seymour, IN.
John Mellencamp
1951
American singer-songwriter
Rob Wiethoff
1976
American actor
Daniel Hollie
1977
American professional wrestler
Erica Moore
1988
American middle-distance runner
Baron Hill
1953
American politician (born 1953)
Royce Campbell
1952
American musician
Katie Stam
1986
American model
Anthony Winchester
1983
basketball player
Rip Rogers
1955
American professional wrestler
City data from Wikidata (Q1998315), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Seymour, IN
Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.
1 Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N Ewing St (in Rockford, north of Seymour), ☏ +1 812 522-2278, [email protected]. W–F 1–6PM. Housed in a 1851 brick mansion, owned by John Mellencamp, it has two main galleries and Mellencamp prints. (updated Nov 2024) 2 Freeman Army Airfield Museum, 1035 A Avenue, ☏ +1 812 271-1821, [email protected]. Sa: 10AM–1PM. Free admission (and free parking). (updated Nov 2024) 3 Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Wetland marsh and woodlands that includes 8 miles of hiking trails, two pioneer cemeteries, and a log cabin. Good birding.
Seymour Oktoberfest. Annual festival held downtown in early October, celebrating the city's German history with a carnival, food and crafts booths, and a parade. Opening dates for the year can be found on the festival's website. (updated Dec 2024)
1 Sunshine Café, 2609 E. Tipton, ☏ +1 812 522-9500. 24 hours daily. This is not the national chain restaurant, but a local establishment with a great breakfast. The German Pancake is mammoth in size. $10-20. 2 Schwätzer's German Restaurant, 113 Indianapolis Ave, ☏ +1 812 682-0007, [email protected]. M–W 11AM–2PM, Th–Sa 11AM–2PM (closed Su). $10-20. (updated Dec 2024) 3 Larrison's Diner, 200 South Chestnut St, ☏ +1 812 522-5523. 7AM–2PM (closed Su). $10-20. (updated Dec 2024)
1 Vat & Barrel, 212 East 2nd St, ☏ +1 812 271-1147. W–Th 2–10PM, F Sa 2–11PM (closed Su-Tu). $20–30. (updated Dec 2024)
1 Hampton Inn, 247 North Sandy Creek Dr, ☏ +1 812 523-2409. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. $125. (updated Dec 2024) 2 AllState Inn, 2603 Outlet Blvd, ☏ +1 812 522-2666. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Dec 2024) 3 Fairfield Inn & Suites, 327 North Sandy Creek Dr, ☏ +1 812 524-3800. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Dec 2024) 4 Econo Lodge, 220 South Commerce Dr, ☏ +1 812 519-2959. $90. (updated Dec 2024)
Interstate 65 U.S. Route 50 U.S. Route 31 Indiana State Highway 11 Indiana State Highway 258
Travel tips adapted from Seymour on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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