Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Marion, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IN
Bastian Riccardi
Trip Overview
Indianapolis, IN to Marion, IN is 29.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 74 and Southeastern Avenue, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, making it an easy, straightforward drive between two Midwest locations. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick commute, a visit to friends, or a short excursion without requiring an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on well-traveled roads, so expect consistent traffic and straightforward navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 18.8 mi | 20m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| Morristown Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Riley Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East 425 N | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 150 E | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 18.8 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Marion, 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
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Monument Circle
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
5
Turn right onto North Park Avenue
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Park Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
10
Continue on I 74; US 421
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 74; US 421
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
13
Turn left onto SR 9
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Riley Highway
14
Turn right onto Morristown Road
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morristown Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Morristown Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Morristown Road
16
Turn right onto East 425 N
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 425 N
17
Turn left onto North 150 E
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 150 E
18
Arrive at destination
North 150 E
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 26.6 — 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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southeastern Avenue
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
26.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
7
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Morristown Road
Turn right onto Morristown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Marion, IN
Morning in Marion on Sunday
Local time
6:24 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
21 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
42m 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 heavily focused on highway driving, with 63% of the journey on major roads like I 74. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 18.8 miles on I 74, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. As you move between Indianapolis and Marion, the drive transitions from interstate travel to more local road segments, including Southeastern Avenue and Morristown Road. Expect a practical, efficient driving experience rather than a particularly scenic one.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Southeastern Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.
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 29.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeastern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Marion, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
26.1 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Starting in Indianapolis, IN
Full guide →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.
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 42m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on I 74. 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: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeastern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marion, 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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