Origin
Hope, IN
Morning in Hope on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hope, IN to Taylorsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hope, IN
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Taylorsville, IN
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Trip Overview
Hope, IN to Taylorsville, IN is 14.4 miles and takes about 26 minutes via SR 9, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, offering a straightforward connection between two Midwest communities. Expect a local driving experience with a significant portion on county roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're exploring the region. The drive is brief enough that you won't need to worry about extensive planning, allowing for spontaneous travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road 450 North | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| County Road 550 North | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| SR 9 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 31 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Marr Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| County Road 650 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road 450 North
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hope, IN and Taylorsville, IN.
1
Start on Jackson Street
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto SR 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 9
3
Turn right onto County Road 450 North
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 450 North
4
At end of road, turn right onto Marr Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Marr Road
5
Turn left onto County Road 550 North
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 550 North
6
Turn right onto US 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31
7
Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 650 North
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 650 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 9
Turn left onto SR 9
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
County Road 450 North
Turn right onto County Road 450 North
Navigation decision point
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Marr Road
At end of road, turn right onto Marr Road
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
County Road 550 North
Turn left onto County Road 550 North
Navigation decision point
5
14.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
County Road 650 North
Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Taylorsville, IN
Morning in Taylorsville on Sunday
Local time
7:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
21 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
26m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only 25% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate county roads, including County Road 450 North and County Road 550 North, before transitioning to SR 9. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.8 miles on County Road 450 North, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction fairly frequently. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more intimate drive through local landscapes.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on County Road 450 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9.
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 26m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 450 North): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Marr Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (25%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on County Road 450 North. 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: near the start (SR 9): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (County Road 450 North): Navigation decision point; at 8.3 miles (Marr Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylorsville, 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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