Origin
Huntington, IN
Late night in Huntington on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Huntington, IN to Indianapolis, 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
2h
Distance
90.9 mi
146 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Huntington, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 90.9-mile drive from Huntington to Indianapolis, Indiana, can easily be completed in about 2 hours, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate primarily via South Strawtown Pike and North Marion Road, with a 21% share of highway driving. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, which is quite budget-friendly. This route offers a practical and direct connection within the Midwest region, suitable for those looking for an efficient journey without extensive planning. Given its short duration, you can depart at your leisure and arrive in Indianapolis with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Huntington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| North Marion Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North Huntington Road | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Baldwin Avenue | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on Cherry Street
112 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cherry Street
2
Turn right onto US 24 Business
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Park Drive
3
Turn left onto SR 9
17 mi
·
19 min
·
North Marion Road
4
Continue on SR 9
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Huntington Road
5
Continue on SR 9
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Baldwin Avenue
6
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Western Avenue
7
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
9
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
12
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
13
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
15
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
16
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
18
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
19
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a 2-hour estimated travel time for this 90.9-mile trip, flexibility is your advantage. You can depart Huntington, IN, anytime, but leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Indianapolis with ample daylight. While there are no designated stops in the data, consider planning a brief break around the halfway point or when you transition between main roads. Watch your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $14, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage as you transition from highway segments to the local roads that make up the bulk of the drive.
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 45.4 miles from Huntington, IN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 55m 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 31m
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 Huntington, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Huntington, IN
This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Huntington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Huntington, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 62.2 and 90.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
SR 37
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
SR 37
Right onto SR 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
78.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
90.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
90.8 mi into trip
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~1h 59m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.21 one way
$28.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.60 | $31.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.49 | $34.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.07 | $40.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Late night in Indianapolis on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 2 to 9 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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
2h 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 90.9-mile journey. While 21% of the route involves highway travel, the majority consists of local roads like South Strawtown Pike and North Marion Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and speed adjustments, rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. The character of the road will likely shift from more open highway sections to more winding local pathways as you progress towards Indianapolis.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on South Strawtown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 62.2 miles in near SR 37.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 90.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 62.2 miles (SR 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Huntington, IN
Full guide →Huntington is a city in Northern Indiana.
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 2h. Total distance: 90.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Indianapolis, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 62.2 miles (SR 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.2 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 78.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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