Origin
Graham, IN
Morning in Graham on Sunday
Local time
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graham, 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
2h 17m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graham, IN
Flávio Santos
Trip Overview
This 107.6-mile journey from Graham to Indianapolis, Indiana, is a manageable day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 17 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of the drive, with no highway segments, making it a more connected experience with the surrounding landscape. With a fuel cost estimated at around $17, this trip is quite budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so keeping your navigation handy is key. It's a straightforward trip within the Midwest region, perfect for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Graham, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 85.4 mi | 1h 33m |
| SR 57 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| South Harding Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 358 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 58 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West 500 North | 1 mi | 4m |
| Kentucky Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West 450 North | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 85.4 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graham, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on this road
217 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto West 450 North
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West 450 North
3
Turn left onto North 100 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 100 West
4
Turn right onto West 500 North
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
West 500 North
5
Turn left onto SR 57
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 57
6
Turn right onto SR 358
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 358
7
Continue on SR 58
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 58
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Epler Avenue
12
Continue on Old State Road 37
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old State Road 37
13
Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Harding Street
14
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Morris Street
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on West South Street
500 ft
·
24 sec
·
West South Street
17
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Missouri Street
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on South West Street
475 ft
·
20 sec
·
South West Street
19
Turn right onto West Maryland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Maryland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto South Illinois Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Illinois Street
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Market Street
22
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 17-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 107.6-mile route, leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Indianapolis and settle in. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks as needed; perhaps a quick stop for a drink or snack midway through. The fuel cost is low at an estimated $17, so you won't need to worry much about refueling. Pay close attention to your GPS, especially when navigating the numerous turns indicated by the 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile, to ensure you stay on track for your destination.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.8 miles from Graham, IN, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianapolis, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Graham, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Graham, IN
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Graham, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 85.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Graham, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.4 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 14.6 and 107.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
100 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 162
Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
7
106.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
South Missouri Street
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
106.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
|
West Maryland Street
Turn right onto West Maryland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
107.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
South Illinois Street
Turn left onto South Illinois Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.82 one way
$33.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.47 | $36.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.71 | $41.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
10:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 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
2h 17m 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 entire 107.6-mile route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on smaller roads for the full duration, offering a more intimate connection to the towns and countryside you pass through. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly adjusting your course, following roads like West 450 North and North 100 West. While there isn't a defined 'longest stretch,' the constant need for navigation through this profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous cruise.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 57. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.6 miles in near I 69.
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 107.6 miles you will encounter 16 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 14.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (South Missouri Street): 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 2h 17m. Total distance: 107.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.6 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 106.6 miles (South Missouri Street): 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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