The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Centerville, IN covers 152.7 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, West 6th Street, US 231 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 30m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
77.5 mi
1h 25m
West 6th Street
29.2 mi
35m
US 231
23.1 mi
30m
Mill Street
14.3 mi
16m
Madison Avenue
2.6 mi
5m
County Road 800 North
2.2 mi
7m
South East Street
1.3 mi
2m
North County Road 50 West
0.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Centerville, IN.
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Start on this road
257 ft·32 sec·this road
2
Turn left
37 ft·9 sec
3
Turn left onto Monument Circle
303 ft·12 sec·Monument Circle
4
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North Meridian Street
5
Continue on Madison Avenue
499 ft·21 sec·Madison Avenue
6
Turn left onto East Henry Street
347 ft·13 sec·East Henry Street
7
Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·South Pennsylvania Street
8
Continue on Madison Avenue
474 ft·18 sec·Madison Avenue
9
Keep slight left at fork onto Madison Avenue
2.5 mi·4 min·Madison Avenue
10
Keep slight right at fork onto South East Street
1.3 mi·2 min·South East Street
11
Take the ramp
523 ft·12 sec
Toward I 465, I 74
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 WestUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.1 mi·2 min·I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
48 mi·54 min·I 69
Exit 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
27 mi·28 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 87Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
17
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·2 sec
18
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi·23 min·US 231
19
Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
14 mi·16 min·Mill Street
21
Continue on US 231; SR 56
6.1 mi·7 min·US 231; SR 56
22
Turn right onto US 231; SR 56
29 mi·35 min·West 6th Street
23
Turn right onto SR 70
2.2 mi·7 min·County Road 800 North
24
At end of road, turn left onto North County Road 50 West
0.6 mi·2 min·North County Road 50 West
25
Arrive at destination
North County Road 50 West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.3 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, 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 Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 152.7 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 76.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 77.5 miles.
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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 82.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
9
4.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
5
5.1 mi into trip|~11m in|I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.2 mi into trip|~14m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.67 one way
$47.35 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$25.96
$51.92
premium
$4.93
$29.63
$59.25
diesel
$5.60
$33.66
$67.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Indianapolis, IN - Waterway Boulevard - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Indianapolis, IN - Capitol Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Indianapolis, IN - East Southport Road - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Menards Greenwood 3169 (Greenwood, IN)
Greenwood, IN
Electrify America
12 DCFC
Bloomington, IN - East 3rd Street - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.8
0
$16.03
$7.33
Efficient EV
38.2
0
$13.36
$6.11
EV Truck/SUV
61.1
0
$21.38
$9.77
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night
in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:52PM CDT until September 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Centerville, IN
Late night
in Centerville on Friday
Local time
2:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 1 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 30 at 8:42PM CDT until August 31 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 30 at 7:52PM CDT until September 1 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
2 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
3h 9m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 142.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
152.7 mi in 3h 9m, mostly highway — 77.5 mi of that is on I 69.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 77.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West 6th Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 152.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
806 ft451 ft
Total Climb
307 ft
Total Descent
571 ft
Highest Point
806 ft
~54.5 mi in
Elevation Range
356 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Centerville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 152.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 77.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Centerville, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Centerville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
