Petersburg, IN Road Trips
With 11 routes heading out and 4 heading in, Petersburg, IN works well as a modest departure point in the Midwest. Most drives stay under 156 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Petersburg, IN head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
15
Longest Drive
279.6 mi
Hammond, IN
Quickest Drive
47m
Evansville, IN
Plan Around Petersburg, IN
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Petersburg, IN is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Petersburg, IN
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Petersburg, IN
Petersburg, IN to Hammond, IN
Petersburg, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Petersburg, IN to Portage, IN
Petersburg, IN to Gary, IN
Petersburg, IN to Carmel, IN
Petersburg, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Petersburg, IN to Greenwood, IN
Petersburg, IN to Saint Joseph, IN
Petersburg, IN to Terre Haute, IN
Petersburg, IN to Bloomington, IN
Petersburg, IN to Evansville, IN
Driving from Petersburg, IN
On average, trips departing from Petersburg, IN run 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 280 miles (5h 15m), while the shortest is just 44 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Petersburg, IN are Hammond, IN (279.6 mi, 5h 15m), Fort Wayne, IN (255.4 mi, 4h 8m), Portage, IN (246.3 mi, 4h 23m), Gary, IN (241.8 mi, 4h 20m), and Carmel, IN (146.9 mi, 2h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 156-mile drive from Petersburg, IN, expect to burn about 6.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 11 mapped routes leaving Petersburg, IN and 4 routes heading into Petersburg, IN, covering 15 total connections. Distances range from 44 to 280 miles.
The longest mapped route from Petersburg, IN covers 280 miles and takes approximately 5h 15m. Shorter options start at just 44 miles.
The average route from Petersburg, IN runs about 156 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 45m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Petersburg, IN include Hammond, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, Portage, IN and Gary, IN. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
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