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Trip from Shadeland, IN to Indianapolis, 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 42m

Distance

70.7 mi

114 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

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Shadeland, IN

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Trip Overview

This 70.7-mile drive from Shadeland, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. Expect to spend around $11 on fuel for this journey. The route primarily utilizes South Strawtown Pike and SR 37, with a portion on Binford Boulevard, offering a local feel rather than an interstate experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, specifically within Indiana for the entire journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

35.4 miles from Shadeland, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Strawtown Pike 32.9 mi 38m
SR 37 12.9 mi 17m
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
I 69 3.4 mi 4m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive 3 mi 5m
North Baldwin Avenue 2.9 mi 3m
North Meridian Street 2.4 mi 6m
South Western Avenue 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: South Strawtown Pike — 32.9 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Northwest Shadeland Road

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Northwest Shadeland Road
2

Turn right onto East 350 North

0.4 mi · 1 min · East 350 North
3

Continue on East Bocock Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · East Bocock Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto East Bocock Road

1.1 mi · 4 min · East Bocock Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto SR 9

1.7 mi · 1 min · North Huntington Road
6

Continue on SR 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · North Baldwin Avenue
7

Continue on SR 9; SR 15

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Western Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
9

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
10

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
13

Merge onto I 69

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 69
14

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
16

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
17

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Monument Circle

368 ft · 46 sec · Monument Circle
19

Turn left

76 ft · 6 sec
20

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 42-minute drive, there are no recommended stops, giving you the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential local traffic as you approach Indianapolis. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, you should have ample fuel for the 70.7-mile journey, but it’s always wise to check your gauge before leaving Shadeland. A practical tip for this route is to pay close attention to signage on South Strawtown Pike, as it features the longest stretch and may involve several turns that require focus.

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 35.4 miles from Shadeland, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 16 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.4 miles or 48m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianapolis, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Shadeland, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Shadeland, IN

This is one driving day of about 70.7 miles and 1h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Shadeland, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 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

Sims, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Noblesville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Shadeland, 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 end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Very expen mile 70.7

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 70.7

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 end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Very expen mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+13174238790

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 60.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

Five Guys

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+13173533422

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.6

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Siam Square

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13176368424

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.6

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55.6

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Namaste Biryani Indian Restaurant (Takeout/Delivery)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+13176696848

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 70.7

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 55.6

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 5.1

Marion, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 70.7

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.1

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | East 350 North

Turn right onto East 350 North

Navigation decision point

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | East Bocock Road

At end of road, turn left onto East Bocock Road

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 9 / North Huntington Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 9 / North Huntington Road

Navigation decision point

5
70.6 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
70.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.05 one way

$22.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.14 $24.27
premium $4.89 $13.61 $27.21
diesel $5.61 $15.61 $31.22

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: 24.7 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 21.2 0 $7.42 $3.39
Efficient EV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83
EV Truck/SUV 28.3 0 $9.90 $4.52

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

Shadeland, IN

Late night in Shadeland on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 12 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

31 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 42m 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 characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter more frequent turns and local road conditions. Only 28% of the route is on highways, so prepare for a less continuous, more engaging driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. As you progress, you'll likely notice the transition from more rural or suburban settings to the urban environment of Indianapolis, with varying speed limits and traffic patterns.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on South Strawtown Pike.

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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 350 North.

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 70.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (East 350 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East Bocock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 9 / North Huntington Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 42m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. 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 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 0.1 miles (East 350 North): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (East Bocock Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 9 / North Huntington Road): Navigation decision point.

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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