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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Broad Ripple, 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

19m

Distance

7.6 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 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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one of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Broad Ripple, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from downtown Indianapolis to the Broad Ripple neighborhood, you are in for a quick 7.6-mile trip. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via local streets like Monument Circle, North Meridian Street, and East Fall Creek Parkway rather than hopping on a highway. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Midwest. Since both the start and end points are located in Indiana, you will stay entirely within the same regional landscape. It is a straightforward, practical journey that serves as a seamless connection between the city center and one of its most popular northern hubs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North College Avenue 3.7 mi 8m
North Meridian Street 2.4 mi 6m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive 0.5 mi 1m
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Guilford Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Monument Circle 0.2 mi <1m
Kessler Boulevard East Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Winthrop Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North College Avenue — 3.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

257 ft · 32 sec · this road
2

Turn left

37 ft · 9 sec
3

Turn left onto Monument Circle

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Monument Circle
4

Continue on North Meridian Street

2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
7

Turn left onto North College Avenue

3.7 mi · 8 min · North College Avenue
Use the left lane.
8

Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Kessler Boulevard East Drive
9

Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Guilford Avenue
10

Turn right onto East 61st Street

399 ft · 22 sec · East 61st Street
11

Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

424 ft · 18 sec · Winthrop Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Winthrop Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.2 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Monument Circle

Turn left onto Monument Circle

Navigation decision point

5
2.6 mi into trip | ~7m in | East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | North College Avenue

Turn left onto North College Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
7.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | Guilford Avenue

Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.19 one way

$2.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $1.30 $2.61
premium $4.89 $1.46 $2.93
diesel $5.61 $1.68 $3.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 2.3 0 $0.80 $0.36
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.66 $0.30
EV Truck/SUV 3 0 $1.06 $0.49

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Morning in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Sunny

S 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:49AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:49AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Broad Ripple, IN

Morning in Broad Ripple on Tuesday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Sunny

SSE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:49AM EDT until April 23 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:49AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 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

19m 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 rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route has a highway share of 0%, your focus will remain on urban navigation through city streets and parkways. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of road, as the path requires consistent attention to turns and neighborhood traffic patterns. This drive lacks the high-speed intensity of a cross-country trek, offering instead a steady, hands-on experience through the heart of Indianapolis. Navigating these local arteries provides a direct feel for the city's layout, allowing you to transition from the downtown core to Broad Ripple without ever needing to merge onto a major highway.

Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on North College Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 7.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on North College Avenue. 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Broad Ripple, 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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