Origin
Arcadia, IN
Evening in Arcadia on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, 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
54m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Trip Overview
Arcadia to Indianapolis is 33.1 miles and takes about 54 minutes via IN-37, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short trip that keeps you within the Midwest, specifically within Indiana. You'll experience a mixed drive, meaning it's not entirely highway or entirely local roads, offering a bit of variety without being overwhelming. It's a convenient option for a quick transfer or a short excursion, easily completed in a single day with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IN-37 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North Peru Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 69 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| Cicero Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| West Conner Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
IN-37
— 6.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
3
Continue on SR 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Peru Street
4
Continue on SR 19
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cicero Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
6
Turn right onto SR 37
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
IN-37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
10
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
12
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
13
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
15
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
16
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Arcadia, 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 0.5 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 19 / Cicero Avenue
Turn right onto SR 19 / Cicero Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Turn right onto SR 37 / IN-37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
33 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
33 mi into trip
|
~53m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.17 one way
$10.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Evening in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Broad Ripple, IN
17 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
22 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
54m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on IN-37, Binford Boulevard, and North Peru Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.5 miles on IN-37, giving you a good segment of consistent travel. Expect the road conditions to shift between faster-paced highway driving and more localized roads as you approach your destination. It's a drive that balances efficiency with a taste of varied road types.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on IN-37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near SR 19 / Cicero Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 19 / Cicero Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Lane positioning matters here.
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 54m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on IN-37. 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: at 0.5 miles (SR 19 / Cicero Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.8 miles (SR 37 / IN-37): Lane positioning matters here.
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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