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Trip from Guthrie, IN to Indianapolis, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

67.8 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m

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

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Downtown Guthrie, IN, IN

Guthrie, IN

Daniel & Hannah Snipes

Trip Overview

This straightforward 67.8-mile drive from Guthrie to Indianapolis, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 32 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. Primarily utilizing I-69 and SR 37, the journey offers a direct path into the heart of Indiana's capital. With an estimated fuel cost of $11, this highway-focused route is an economical choice for a quick getaway. You'll be spending most of your time on major roads, so expect a consistent driving experience. Since it's a short trip within the Midwest region, no overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.9 miles from Guthrie, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 47.3 mi 52m
SR 37 10.5 mi 13m
South Harding Street 4.2 mi 7m
Guthrie Road 2 mi 7m
Kentucky Avenue 1 mi 2m
Old State Road 37 0.4 mi <1m
West Morris Street 0.4 mi <1m
West Maryland Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 47.3 mi, about 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Guthrie Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Guthrie Road
2

Continue on Guthrie Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · Guthrie Road
3

Turn right onto Crest Motel Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Crest Motel Road
4

Turn right onto Old State Highway 37

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Old State Highway 37
5

Turn right onto SR 37

10 mi · 13 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Merge onto I 69

47 mi · 52 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 33 sec
Exit 162 Toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Turn right onto West Epler Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · West Epler Avenue
9

Continue on Old State Road 37

0.4 mi · 52 sec · Old State Road 37
10

Continue on South Harding Street

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Harding Street
11

Turn right onto West Morris Street

0.4 mi · 38 sec · West Morris Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Kentucky Avenue
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on West South Street

500 ft · 24 sec · West South Street
14

Turn left onto South Missouri Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Missouri Street
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on South West Street

475 ft · 20 sec · South West Street
16

Turn right onto West Maryland Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Maryland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Turn left onto South Illinois Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · South Illinois Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto West Market Street

351 ft · 16 sec · West Market Street
19

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 32-minute duration, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule, though an early start can help you beat any potential Indianapolis traffic. With no designated stops in the data, consider a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps after covering the 47.3-mile stretch on I-69, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the estimated $11 cost suggests it won't be a major concern for this journey. The primary roads are well-maintained, so focus on navigating into the city smoothly.

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 33.9 miles from Guthrie, IN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 15 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 46m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianapolis, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Guthrie, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guthrie, IN

This is one driving day of about 67.8 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Guthrie, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 47.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brooklyn, IN

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

Bloomington, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Martinsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 miles from Guthrie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route Very expen

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.3 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.3 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route Very expen

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Delhi Palace Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13179551700

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 67.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | SR 37

Turn right onto SR 37

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
66.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | South Missouri Street

Turn left onto South Missouri Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
67.2 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | West Maryland Street

Turn right onto West Maryland Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
67.5 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | South Illinois Street

Turn left onto South Illinois Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.60 one way

$21.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $11.64 $23.28
premium $4.89 $13.05 $26.09
diesel $5.61 $14.97 $29.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 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 20.3 0 $7.12 $3.25
Efficient EV 17 0 $5.93 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Guthrie, IN

Morning in Guthrie on Tuesday

Local time

11:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Morning in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Local time

11:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

Brooklyn, IN

34 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

17 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 32m 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 an 85% highway-focused experience on this route, characterized by the efficiency of I-69 and SR 37. The drive features a substantial longest stretch of 47.3 miles on I-69, providing ample opportunity to settle into a rhythm. While largely interstate, the transition onto South Harding Street as you approach Indianapolis will introduce a more urban road environment. This isn't a route for winding country lanes; rather, it's designed for direct travel, keeping you moving steadily toward your destination.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.3 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 37. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SR 37.

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 67.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 miles (South Missouri Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Indianapolis, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1821

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.

Top landmarks

  • • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis — museum
  • • Indiana Statehouse — state capitol building of the U.S. state of Indiana
  • • Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument — monument in Indianapolis

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 32m. Total distance: 67.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.3 miles on I 69. 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 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.8 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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