Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Hendricks, 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
24m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendricks, IN
Kei Scampa
Trip Overview
This short 12.7-mile journey from Indianapolis to Hendricks, Indiana, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 24 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing South Meridian Street, South East Street, and Madison Avenue, this route offers a local driving experience with no highway time. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest region. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, making it best suited for those who prefer navigating local roads over straight-line highway cruising. Given its brevity, it’s an ideal addition to a larger itinerary or a standalone errand.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Meridian Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| South East Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Madison Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| County Road 300 West | 2 mi | 3m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Edgewood Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Meridian Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Pennsylvania Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Meridian Street
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Hendricks, 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
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
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South East Street
11
Turn right onto East Edgewood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Edgewood Avenue
12
Turn left onto SR 135
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on SR 135
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 300 West
14
Turn left onto West Smith Valley Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
15
Turn left onto Schooley Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Schooley Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Schooley Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East Henry Street
Turn left onto East Henry Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
South Pennsylvania Street
Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Madison Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Madison Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hendricks, IN
Morning in Hendricks on Tuesday
Local time
8:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
17 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
24m 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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive on this route, with no portion of the journey on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be about 3 miles along South Meridian Street. The roads you'll be on, including South Meridian Street, South East Street, and Madison Avenue, are typical of an urban and suburban environment, meaning you’ll likely encounter traffic lights and various intersections. The character of the drive is consistent throughout, focusing on navigating through established city and town infrastructure.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3 mi on South Meridian Street.
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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.7 miles (East Henry Street): Navigation decision point.
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 24m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3 miles on South Meridian Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Hendricks, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.7 miles (East Henry Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hendricks, 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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