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Trip from Crothersville, 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 28m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Crothersville, IN, IN

Crothersville, IN

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Crothersville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is 74.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 65, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Primarily a highway-focused journey, it's a quick and efficient way to get from point A to point B. Plan for a single day trip, as the short distance and duration make it easily manageable without an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 68.7 mi 1h 16m
North Armstrong Street 3.3 mi 4m
SR 250 0.5 mi <1m
South Meridian Street 0.4 mi 1m
Madison Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 0.1 mi <1m
Monument Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 68.7 mi, about 1h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.

1

Start on US 31

3.3 mi · 4 min · North Armstrong Street
2

Turn right onto SR 250

0.5 mi · 56 sec · SR 250
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
4

Merge onto I 65

69 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 56 sec
Exit 110B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis Use the slight left / straight lanes.
6

Merge onto I 70

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 79B Toward Meridian Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on Madison Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue
9

Continue on South Meridian Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Meridian Street
10

Turn left onto Monument Circle

365 ft · 42 sec · Monument Circle
11

Turn right

76 ft · 6 sec
12

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
13

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, IN

37 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

Seymour, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edinburgh, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Crothersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.7 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 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 74.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 70 West: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 110B Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
7
73.5 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward Meridian Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 79B Toward Meridian Street
5
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.69 one way

$23.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.84 $25.68
premium $4.89 $14.39 $28.79
diesel $5.61 $16.51 $33.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Crothersville, IN

Morning in Crothersville on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 6 to 10 mph 84% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Morning in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

6:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Scattered Rain Showers

WNW 12 to 15 mph 49% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

54°F

Franklin, IN

37 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

4 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

1h 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on I 65, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 68.7 miles. The character of the drive is consistent for the majority of the trip, offering a predictable pace. While the main roads include North Armstrong Street and SR 250, they comprise a small fraction of the total distance, meaning the driving experience is largely dominated by interstate travel.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 68.7 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 Armstrong Street. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near I 65.

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 74.8 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 4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 28m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m 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 68.7 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 4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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