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Trip from Muncie, IN to Indianapolis, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

57.4 mi

92 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m

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

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Downtown Muncie, IN, IN

Muncie, IN

Ryszard Zaleski

Trip Overview

This short 62.4-mile journey from Muncie, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of $9, it's an economical option. The route primarily utilizes local streets like South Walnut Street, West Willard Street, and South Hoyt Avenue, indicating a more involved, turn-heavy drive rather than an open highway experience. Since both destinations are within the Midwest region and the same state, you won't encounter significant regional changes. This drive is best suited for those looking for a straightforward, quick connection between these two Indiana cities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 67 31.9 mi 34m
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
South Hoyt Avenue 3.5 mi 6m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive 3 mi 5m
West 550 South 2.9 mi 3m
South Muncie Bypass 2.7 mi 3m
North Meridian Street 2.4 mi 6m
West Commerce Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: SR 67 — 31.9 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muncie, IN and Indianapolis, IN.

1

Start on South Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Walnut Street
2

Enter roundabout onto South Walnut Street

109 ft · 2 sec · South Walnut Street
3

Continue on South Walnut Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · South Walnut Street
4

Turn right onto West Willard Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · West Willard Street
5

Turn left onto South Hoyt Avenue

3.5 mi · 6 min · South Hoyt Avenue
6

Turn straight onto South Old State Road 67

0.2 mi · 18 sec · South Old State Road 67
7

Keep slight right at fork onto South Old State Road 67

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Old State Road 67
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward SR 67 South: Indianapolis
9

Merge onto SR 67

2.7 mi · 3 min · South Muncie Bypass
10

Continue on SR 67

0.6 mi · 49 sec · South Bell Creek Road
11

Continue on SR 67

2.9 mi · 3 min · West 550 South
12

Continue on SR 67

0.5 mi · 39 sec · West County Road 550 S
13

Continue on SR 67

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Commerce Road
14

Take the exit onto SR 67

32 mi · 34 min · SR 67
Toward Indianapolis
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
16

Merge onto I 69

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 69
17

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
19

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
20

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21

Turn right onto Monument Circle

368 ft · 46 sec · Monument Circle
22

Turn left

76 ft · 6 sec
23

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fishers, IN

29 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

Daleville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pendleton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Muncie, 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Walnut Street

Enter roundabout onto South Walnut Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | West Willard Street

Turn right onto West Willard Street

Navigation decision point

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | South Old State Road 67

Keep slight right at fork onto South Old State Road 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
12.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | SR 67

Take the exit onto SR 67 toward Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Indianapolis
5
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.97 one way

$17.95 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.85 $19.71
premium $4.89 $11.05 $22.09
diesel $5.61 $12.67 $25.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.2 0 $6.03 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.02 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.04 $3.67

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Muncie, IN

Morning in Muncie on Tuesday

Local time

8:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Rain Showers

WNW 13 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Morning in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Local time

8:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Scattered Rain Showers

WNW 14 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1h 20m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 62.4-mile trip, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be navigating city streets for the full hour and eleven minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' in the traditional sense of uninterrupted highway driving; instead, anticipate frequent intersections and changes in direction. The road character will likely involve passing through various neighborhoods and commercial areas as you make your way from Muncie to Indianapolis. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires constant attention to traffic signals and road signs.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.9 mi on SR 67.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 67 and Binford Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near South Walnut Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.4 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: at 0.3 miles (South Walnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (West Willard Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Old State Road 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Arriving 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

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 20m. Total distance: 57.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 31.9 miles on SR 67. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Indianapolis, 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: at 0.3 miles (South Walnut Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.5 miles (West Willard Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles (South Old State Road 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indianapolis, 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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