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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Vevay, IN

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

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

100.3 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Vevay, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Vevay, IN covers 100.3 miles and takes about 2h 24m 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 129, South Michigan Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 38 mi 40m
SR 129 26.5 mi 46m
South Michigan Avenue 22.4 mi 33m
Southeastern Avenue 6.1 mi 8m
US 421 2.5 mi 4m
SR 56 1.5 mi 2m
US 50 1 mi 1m
East Market Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 38 mi, about 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

38 mi · 40 min · I 74; US 421
11

Take the exit onto US 421

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 421
Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg
12

Turn right onto US 421

0.1 mi · 11 sec · US 421
13

Continue on US 421

1.9 mi · 2 min · US 421
14

Turn right onto US 421

0.4 mi · 38 sec · North Ireland Street
15

Turn left onto US 421; SR 46

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Main Street
16

Turn slight right onto US 421

22 mi · 33 min · South Michigan Avenue
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 50; US 421

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 50; US 421
18

Turn right onto US 421; SR 129

0.5 mi · 43 sec · South Adams Street
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto SR 129

27 mi · 46 min · SR 129
Use the straight / left lanes.
20

At end of road, turn left onto SR 56

1.5 mi · 2 min · SR 56
21

Turn left onto SR 56

53 ft · 1 sec · Ferry Street
22

Arrive at destination

SR 56

Trip Plan

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 50.2 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38 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 22 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.2 miles or 1h 2m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vevay, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN

This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 38 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, IN

50 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

Shelbyville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greensburg, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.2 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

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Petra Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.7 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

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

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

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Delhi Palace Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13179551700

Visit website

Hongkong Chinese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+13179518882

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.2

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

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

Versailles State Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 71.7

Versailles, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–11 pm

+18126896424

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71.8 — 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.
5
45.2 mi into trip | ~54m in | US 421

Take the exit onto US 421 toward US 421: Greensburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 132 Toward US 421: Greensburg
5
71.8 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Turn right onto US 421; SR 129 / South Adams Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.68 one way

$31.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.22 $34.43
premium $4.89 $19.30 $38.60
diesel $5.61 $22.14 $44.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

16 DCFC

Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

La Quinta South Indianapolis - Tesla Supercharger

Indianapolis, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Shelbyville, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 131 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 242

Shelbyville, IN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 EV Connect: 3 Electrify America: 2 Non-Networked: 1 eVgo Network: 1 Blink Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.1 0 $10.53 $4.81
Efficient EV 25.1 0 $8.78 $4.01
EV Truck/SUV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Evening in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Vevay, IN

Evening in Vevay on Sunday

Local time

6:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Delaware, IN

50 mi in

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

22 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

2h 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?

100.3 mi in 2h 24m, mostly highway — 38 mi of that is on I 74.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 129. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 24m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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.

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 2h 24m. Total distance: 100.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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 Vevay, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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