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Trip from Sugar Creek, 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

25m

Distance

17.1 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

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

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Downtown Sugar Creek, IN, IN

Sugar Creek, IN

Keith Cassill

Trip Overview

This short 17.1-mile drive from Sugar Creek, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 25 minutes to complete. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-74, Southeastern Avenue, and East Washington Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time upon arrival. This trip is best suited for those looking for a straightforward and efficient transition between two points in Indiana.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 8.9 mi 9m
Southeastern Avenue 5 mi 7m
East Washington Street 1 mi 3m
London Road 0.4 mi <1m
North Illinois Street 0.1 mi <1m
West Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Myrtle Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 8.9 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane

39 ft · 3 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
2

Turn right onto Myrtle Lane

314 ft · 16 sec · Myrtle Lane
3

Turn right onto London Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · London Road
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5

Merge onto I 74; US 421

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 74; US 421
6

Continue on this road

1.2 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 94 Toward Southeastern Avenue
7

Continue on Southeastern Avenue

3.6 mi · 5 min · Southeastern Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue

106 ft · 5 sec · Southeastern Avenue
9

Continue on Southeastern Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10

Turn left onto East Washington Street

1.0 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11

Turn right onto North Illinois Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Illinois Street
Use the right lane.
12

Turn right onto West Market Street

351 ft · 16 sec · West Market Street
13

At end of road, turn right

257 ft · 28 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
15.9 mi into trip | ~20m in | East Washington Street

Turn left onto East Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip | ~23m in | North Illinois Street

Turn right onto North Illinois Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
17 mi into trip | ~24m in | West Market Street

Turn right onto West Market Street

Navigation decision point

5
17.1 mi into trip | ~24m in

At end of road, turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.67 one way

$5.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.94 $5.87
premium $4.89 $3.29 $6.58
diesel $5.61 $3.78 $7.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.1 0 $1.80 $0.82
Efficient EV 4.3 0 $1.50 $0.68
EV Truck/SUV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Sugar Creek, IN

Afternoon in Sugar Creek on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 10 to 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Indianapolis, IN

Afternoon in Indianapolis on Sunday

Local time

4:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

W 9 to 14 mph 91% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

25m 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?

The character of this 17.1-mile route is a blend of highway and local road driving. You'll spend about 52% of your time on the interstate, primarily on I-74, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles. Expect periods of faster travel on the highway, followed by transitions onto surface streets like Southeastern Avenue and East Washington Street as you approach Indianapolis. This mixed profile means the pace will vary, requiring you to adjust your driving style as you move from higher-speed sections to more urban, stop-and-go conditions. The drive offers a practical feel, prioritizing efficiency over scenic detours.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.9 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 17.1 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: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (North Illinois Street): 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 25m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.9 miles on I 74. 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: at 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (North Illinois 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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