Origin
Southport, IN
Late night in Southport on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Southport, 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
17m
Distance
7.7 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 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
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 traveling from Southport to downtown Indianapolis, you are looking at a quick 7.7-mile journey that typically takes about 17 minutes. This short transit functions perfectly as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You can expect to spend roughly $1 on fuel, making it an incredibly budget-friendly commute within the Midwest. Since the entire route is contained within Indiana, you will experience a seamless transition between the suburban feel of Southport and the urban core. It is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over sightseeing, ideal for those needing to get into the city quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Avenue | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| South Meridian Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Delaware Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East McCarty Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Southport Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Madison Avenue
— 6.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southport, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on this road
51 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Southport Road
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Southport Road
3
Turn left onto Madison Avenue
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Madison Avenue
4
Continue on South Delaware Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Delaware Street
5
Turn left onto East McCarty Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East McCarty Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on South Meridian Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Meridian Street
8
Turn left onto Monument Circle
365 ft
·
42 sec
·
Monument Circle
9
Turn right
76 ft
·
6 sec
10
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Southport Road
Turn left onto East Southport Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
East McCarty Street
Turn left onto East McCarty Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.20 one way
$2.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
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 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $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
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis 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
17m 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 that avoids highways entirely, giving you a 0% highway share for the duration of the trip. You will spend the vast majority of your time on local streets, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6.7 miles along Madison Avenue. Navigation relies on a combination of Madison Avenue, South Meridian Street, and South Delaware Street to reach your destination. Because this route stays off the interstate, you will experience a steady, stop-and-go pace rather than the monotony of high-speed cruising. Stay alert at intersections, as the nature of these local roads requires frequent adjustments to your speed and direction.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 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?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Southport Road.
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 17m drive. You will face about 6 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 (East Southport Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (East McCarty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 (East Southport Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles (East McCarty Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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