Origin
Bethany, IN
Afternoon in Bethany on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethany, IN to Taylorsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethany, IN
Amoria Made
Taylorsville, IN
Castorly Stock
Trip Overview
Bethany, IN to Taylorsville, IN is 15.2 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 65 and Jonathan Moore Pike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Midwest and Indiana, making it a convenient local journey. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a bit of interstate cruising and some time on local roads. It's an ideal route for a quick trip, easily completed in a single day without feeling rushed. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| South Wolfcreek Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| US 31 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| County Road 650 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Old Nashville Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 6.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethany, IN and Taylorsville, IN.
1
Start on South Wolfcreek Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Wolfcreek Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto South Wolfcreek Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wolfcreek Road
3
Turn right onto West Old Nashville Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Old Nashville Road
4
Turn right onto SR 46
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
Merge onto I 65
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 65
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 76A
Toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus
8
Turn right onto US 31
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 31
9
Turn left onto County Road 650 North
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Road 650 North
10
Arrive at destination
County Road 650 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 14 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Wolfcreek Road
At end of road, turn right onto South Wolfcreek Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
West Old Nashville Road
Turn right onto West Old Nashville Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 46 / Jonathan Moore Pike
Turn right onto SR 46 / Jonathan Moore Pike
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
6
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 76A
Toward US 31 South: Taylorsville, Columbus
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
Taylorsville, IN
Afternoon in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
12:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 drive features a mixed profile, with approximately 50% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 6.9-mile stretch on I 65, offering a chance for consistent speed. Following that, the route transitions to roads like Jonathan Moore Pike and South Wolfcreek Road, which will likely offer a different driving pace. The road character shifts from open highway to more local thoroughfares, providing a varied experience behind the wheel. Expect to navigate both faster sections and potentially more built-up areas as you approach your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near South Wolfcreek Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (South Wolfcreek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (West Old Nashville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 46 / Jonathan Moore Pike): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bethany, IN to Taylorsville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
Columbus
14 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 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: at 1.6 miles (South Wolfcreek Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (West Old Nashville Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (SR 46 / Jonathan Moore Pike): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylorsville, 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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