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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Rushville, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

46.2 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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Downtown Indianapolis, IN, IN

Indianapolis, IN

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Downtown Rushville, IN, IN

Rushville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Rushville, IN covers 46.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, SR 44, Southeastern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 21.8 mi 23m
SR 44 16.8 mi 25m
Southeastern Avenue 6.1 mi 8m
East Market Street 0.5 mi 1m
East Washington Street 0.4 mi 1m
Monument Circle 0.1 mi <1m
North Morgan Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Park Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 21.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Rushville, 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

22 mi · 23 min · I 74; US 421
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 116 Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto SR 44

17 mi · 25 min · SR 44
13

Turn left onto North Morgan Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · North Morgan Street
14

Arrive at destination

North Morgan Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Sugar Creek, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sugar Creek, IN

23 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

Beech Grove, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.1 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — 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
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.
8
29 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 116 Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Ru...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.16 one way

$14.33 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $7.85 $15.71
premium $4.93 $8.96 $17.93
diesel $5.60 $10.18 $20.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.9 0 $4.85 $2.22
Efficient EV 11.6 0 $4.04 $1.85
EV Truck/SUV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Evening in Indianapolis on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Mostly Clear

SW 7 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:12AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:42AM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Rushville, IN

Evening in Rushville on Thursday

Local time

6:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Clear

SW 6 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:12AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 12:42AM CDT until September 4 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

70°F

Sugar Creek, IN

23 mi in

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

1h 2m 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?

46.2 mi in 1h 2m, mostly highway — 21.8 mi of that is on I 74.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.8 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 44. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

981 ft 715 ft

Total Climb

360 ft

Total Descent

119 ft

Highest Point

981 ft

~42.9 mi in

Elevation Range

266 ft

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

Arriving in Rushville, IN

Full guide →

Rushville is a small town in Central Indiana.

Top landmarks

  • • Rushville Commercial Historic District — historic district in Indiana, United States
  • • St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Indiana, United States of America

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 2m. Total distance: 46.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rushville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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