Origin
Anderson, IN
Late night in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Anderson to Indianapolis, you are looking at a straightforward 39-mile trip that typically takes about 58 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to avoid the need for an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $6, it remains a very affordable commute within the Midwest. You will primarily navigate via I-69, Binford Boulevard, and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to reach your destination. Because this is a direct, efficient path, it functions best as a quick connection between these two Indiana hubs rather than a multi-day road trip adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 20.9 mi | 22m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Pendleton Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Brown-Delaware Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 20.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on Jackson Street
105 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left
357 ft
·
31 sec
3
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Brown-Delaware Street
4
Continue on Brown Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Brown Street
5
Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
6
Continue on Pendleton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Pendleton Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 69; SR 38
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 69; SR 38
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
10
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
11
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
13
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
14
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
16
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
17
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Anderson, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown-Delaware Street
Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street
Navigation decision point
4
26.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
38.9 mi into trip
|
~58m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.10 one way
$12.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.69 | $13.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.61 | $17.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
20 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
58m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 62% of this 39-mile route keeps you on major thoroughfares. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 20.9 miles on I-69, which provides a consistent pace before you transition toward city streets. The drive starts with high-speed interstate travel before eventually shifting into the more local feel of Binford and Martin Luther King Jr. boulevards. While the interstate segments are built for efficiency, the latter portion of the trip brings you into the urban landscape of Indianapolis. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Binford Boulevard. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown-Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Indianapolis, IN
Full guide →Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indianapolis, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Brown-Delaware Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indianapolis, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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