Origin
Speedway, IN
Late night in Speedway on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Speedway, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Speedway, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Speedway and Indianapolis, this 7.3-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Midwest corridor. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel as you move between these two Indiana locations. Because the entire journey is remarkably short, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly cost-effective route that requires zero stops along the way. It is a straightforward, practical connection for anyone needing to get from the local streets of Speedway into the heart of Indianapolis.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Indiana Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| West 25th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West 30th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 16th Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Georgetown Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Road
— 1.9 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Speedway, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
262 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left onto West 25th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West 25th Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Georgetown Road
5
Turn right onto West 30th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 30th Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto Lafayette Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Road
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto West 16th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West 16th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Indiana Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Market Street
Use the left lane.
11
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7.7 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Georgetown Road
At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
West 30th Street
Turn right onto West 30th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West 16th Street
Turn left onto West 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
7.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
2 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
18m 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?
This 7.3-mile journey is entirely local, as it features zero highway share throughout the duration of the trip. You will navigate through a turn-heavy environment, primarily utilizing West 25th Street, Georgetown Road, and West 30th Street. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent turns and changing urban conditions. The experience is best characterized as a technical, local drive rather than a high-speed transit. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between these two points in Indiana.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.9 mi on Lafayette Road.
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 10 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 7.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (West 30th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 18m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 1.9 miles on Lafayette Road. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (West 30th Street): 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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