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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Mount Vernon, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

70.2 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 58m
8 PM
1h 39m

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

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Downtown Mount Vernon, IN, IN

Mount Vernon, IN

Veronika Andrews

Trip Overview

Indianapolis, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is 70.2 miles and takes about 1h 43m via SR 13 and IN-37, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, keeping you in Indiana for the entire journey. It's a fairly straightforward trip, mostly on established state highways, making it a practical choice for a quick excursion. If you're looking for a simple, direct route with minimal fuss, this one fits the bill perfectly. You'll be covering a modest distance, so it's easily manageable within a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Indianapolis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 13 29.1 mi 43m
IN-37 13.7 mi 18m
SR 37 11.7 mi 13m
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive 3 mi 5m
I 69 2.8 mi 3m
North Meridian Street 2.4 mi 6m
East Marion Street 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 13 — 29.1 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Mount Vernon, 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

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69
9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37

3.4 mi · 4 min · IN-37
Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto SR 37

0.6 mi · 56 sec · IN-37
11

Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37

9.7 mi · 13 min · IN-37
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

93 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
13

Continue on SR 37

12 mi · 13 min · SR 37
14

Turn left onto SR 13

23 mi · 34 min · SR 13
15

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 44 sec · East Marion Street
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto SR 13

6.5 mi · 9 min · SR 13
17

Turn right onto West Old Slocum Trail

0.2 mi · 17 sec · West Old Slocum Trail
18

Turn right onto South Old State Road 13

65 ft · 2 sec · South Old State Road 13
19

Arrive at destination

South Old State Road 13

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of about 1 hour and 43 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight, especially if you plan any brief stops along the way. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you won't need to worry excessively about refueling, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since the drive is so manageable, there's no need to split it; you can easily complete the 70.2 miles in one go. Keep an eye out for transitions between SR 13 and IN-37, as these are your primary connectors.

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 35.1 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.1 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 15 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 52m 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 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN

This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 13 for about 29.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

seat of Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Noblesville, IN

35 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

Fishers, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anderson, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Indianapolis, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Very expen

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.2 mi

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.3 mi

The Capital Grille

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Very expen

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Petra Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+13176023535

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

Cafe Korea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 15

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+13175781987

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 15

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 15

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.1 — 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

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.
8
15 mi into trip | ~27m in | SR 37 / IN-37

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 205 Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
5
63.1 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Turn right onto SR 13; SR 18 / East Marion Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.97 one way

$21.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.05 $24.10
premium $4.89 $13.51 $27.02
diesel $5.61 $15.50 $31.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.37 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.14 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.83 $4.49

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 12 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

Mount Vernon, IN

Late night in Mount Vernon on Sunday

Local time

12:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

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

1h 43m 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?

This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the route utilizing main roads like SR 13 and IN-37. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 29.1 miles on SR 13, offering a sustained period on this particular highway. Expect a consistent driving experience, characterized by the efficiency of state highways rather than the complexities of city navigation or winding country lanes. The profile suggests a straightforward progression, allowing for a steady pace without frequent interruptions.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.1 mi on SR 13.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and IN-37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 →

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 1h 43m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.1 miles on SR 13. 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 Mount Vernon, 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 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 Mount Vernon, 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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