Origin
Hendricks, IN
Morning in Hendricks on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendricks, IN to Bargersville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
7.3 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 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendricks, IN
Kei Scampa
Bargersville, IN
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Trip Overview
Hendricks, IN to Bargersville, IN is 7.3 miles and takes about 12 minutes via SR 135, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, making it a straightforward local drive. You'll spend most of your time on SR 135, a familiar state highway that connects these two Midwest communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a connector to a larger journey, offering minimal travel time and expense.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 135 | 6 mi | 9m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Old Plank Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Harriman Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schooley Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 135
— 6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendricks, IN and Bargersville, IN.
1
Start on Schooley Drive
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Schooley Drive
2
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto SR 135
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 135
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 144
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Old Plank Road
Use the right lane.
5
Turn slight left onto East Harriman Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Harriman Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
East Harriman Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 135
Turn left onto SR 135
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 144 / East Old Plank Road
Turn right onto CR 144 / East Old Plank Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Bargersville, IN
Morning in Bargersville on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
2 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
12m 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 is predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for about 6 miles on SR 135, which serves as the backbone of this trip. Expect the feel of a typical state highway drive, where the focus is on efficient travel between points rather than extensive sightseeing. The road's character remains fairly uniform, providing a predictable and uncomplicated driving experience from Hendricks to Bargersville.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on SR 135.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 135 and West Smith Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Smith Valley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 3 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (SR 135): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (CR 144 / East Old Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on SR 135. 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 (West Smith Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (SR 135): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (CR 144 / East Old Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bargersville, 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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