Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Southport, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Southport, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick jaunt from Indianapolis to Southport, you are in for a short 7.6-mile trip that takes roughly 16 minutes to complete. Because this journey is entirely local, you won't need to worry about planning an overnight stay; it is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting is easy here, as you can expect to spend only about $1 on fuel for the entire distance. You will be traveling through the heart of the Midwest, transitioning from the city center of Indianapolis into the community of Southport. This route is exceptionally practical for those needing a direct connection between these two Indiana locations without the complexity of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue | 6.7 mi | 13m |
| North Meridian Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Pennsylvania Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Henry Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Madison Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Southport, 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 left at fork onto Madison Avenue
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn right
99 ft
·
7 sec
12
Turn right
83 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.5 — 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
6
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Madison Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto Madison Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.46 | $2.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Southport, IN
Late night in Southport on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating via Madison Avenue, North Meridian Street, and South Pennsylvania Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is 6.7 miles on Madison Avenue, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. Because this is an urban transit route, you should prepare for frequent turns and steady city navigation. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes local connectivity over scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Madison Avenue.
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 9 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 7.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 →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 16m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m 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 6.7 miles on Madison Avenue. 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 Southport, 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 Southport, 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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