Origin
Avon, IN
Late night in Avon on Sunday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Avon, 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
28m
Distance
15.2 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
Avon, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 15.2 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, and South Holt Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a route with many turns and a gradual progression through suburban and urban landscapes. Given its brevity, this journey is ideal for a quick errand or a seamless transition between two points in the Indianapolis metro area, with minimal time commitment required.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Road | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Holt Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Meridian Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Illinois Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockville Road
— 9.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on US 36
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Rockville Road
2
Turn uturn onto US 36
9.5 mi
·
16 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto South Holt Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holt Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 70 East
5
Merge onto I 70
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 79B
Toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Illinois Street
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on South Illinois Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Illinois Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto West South Street
511 ft
·
25 sec
·
West South Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Monument Circle
365 ft
·
42 sec
·
Monument Circle
12
Turn right
76 ft
·
6 sec
13
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36 / Rockville Road
Turn uturn onto US 36 / Rockville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 79B
Toward Illinois Street, Meridian Street
8
14 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Illinois Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Illinois Street
6
14.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West South Street
Turn right onto West South Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.61 | $5.22 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
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
11 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
28m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with a 0% highway share. You'll experience a dynamic journey with frequent directional changes rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 9.7 miles along Rockville Road. As you progress, the road will likely transition from more suburban settings to the denser infrastructure of Indianapolis. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Rockville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 36 / Rockville Road.
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 11 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 28m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Rockville Road. 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 0.2 miles (US 36 / Rockville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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