Origin
Battle Ground, IN
Morning in Battle Ground on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Battle Ground, 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
1h 24m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Battle Ground, IN
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Trip Overview
This 68.6-mile drive from Battle Ground, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 11 minutes. With no highway driving and a low estimated fuel cost of $10, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. The journey primarily utilizes local roads like Prophet Street and South Railroad Street, suggesting a more community-focused travel experience rather than a high-speed transit. Given its short duration and manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be staying within Indiana for the entirety of your travels, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 64 mi | 1h 12m |
| North 9th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North West Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Indiana Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Burnetts Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| N River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Railroad Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 64 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Battle Ground, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on South Winans Street
147 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Winans Street
2
Turn left onto Prophet Street
278 ft
·
16 sec
·
Prophet Street
3
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Railroad Street
4
Continue on S Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
S Railroad Street
5
Continue on North 9th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North 9th Street
6
Turn right onto Burnetts Road
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Burnetts Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto N River Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
N River Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
9
Merge onto I 65
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 65
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 114
Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on North West Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North West Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Avenue
14
Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
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
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Battle Ground, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64 miles.
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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.3 — 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
|
Prophet Street
Turn left onto Prophet Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Railroad Street
Turn right onto South Railroad Street
Navigation decision point
6
51.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 114
Toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street
7
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.71 one way
$21.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
1h 24m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this 68.6-mile journey. With zero percent highway share, you'll be navigating through towns and communities for the entire 1 hour and 11 minute trip. The road profile indicates a constant engagement with turns, so keep your attention focused. While the data doesn't specify the longest uninterrupted stretch, the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile implies frequent adjustments in direction rather than long, straight segments. This means you'll likely experience a varied pace, transitioning through different local road conditions as you make your way toward Indianapolis.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North 9th Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Prophet Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 68.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Prophet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 65): 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 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64 miles on I 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Prophet Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Railroad Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (I 65): 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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