Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Late night in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, 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
19m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from the Broad Ripple neighborhood into the heart of Indianapolis, this short 7.6-mile commute is a straightforward affair. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate your way toward the city center. Given the minimal distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day, or even a single afternoon, requiring no overnight stays. With a total estimated fuel cost of just $1, it is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two Midwest locations. Since the entire journey takes place within Indiana, you will experience a seamless transition from a local neighborhood setting to the urban core.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North College Avenue | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Guilford Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Kessler Boulevard East Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Winthrop Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 61st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North College Avenue
— 3.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
424 ft
·
20 sec
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn right onto East 61st Street
399 ft
·
22 sec
·
East 61st Street
3
Turn left onto Guilford Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Guilford Avenue
4
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
5
Turn left onto North College Avenue
3.7 mi
·
8 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
8
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
10
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
11
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 61st Street
Turn right onto East 61st Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
4:46 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 is a strictly local, turn-heavy drive that avoids high-speed interstates entirely, meaning your highway share for the trip is 0%. You will primarily rely on East 61st Street, Guilford Avenue, and Kessler Boulevard East Drive to make your way toward your destination. Because there is no long, uninterrupted highway stretch, the route requires your full attention as you navigate neighborhood turns and local street patterns. The character of the road is purely urban and suburban, lacking the monotony of long-distance cruising. It feels like a typical city commute where the road conditions change frequently as you transition between residential and commercial zones.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on North College Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 61st 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 7.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (East 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Kessler Boulevard East Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive): 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 19m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on North College Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (East 61st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Kessler Boulevard East Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive): 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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