Origin
Centerville, IN
Morning in Centerville on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centerville, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
67.7 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centerville, IN
Choco Kitty
Trip Overview
The drive from Centerville, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, West Main Street, SR 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 53.9 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 67.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 53.9 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 53.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Main Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near SR 1.
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 67.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 1
Turn right onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 83A
Toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher A...
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Michigan Street, New York Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Michigan Street, New York Street
7
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East North Street
Keep slight right at fork onto East North Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 53.9 mi | 1h |
| West Main Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| SR 1 | 3 mi | 4m |
| East North Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Vermont Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Meridian Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 53.9 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centerville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on North Morton Avenue
36 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Morton Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 40
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
54 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 83A
Toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Michigan Street, New York Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto East North Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
10
Turn right onto East Vermont Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Vermont Street
11
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Meridian Street
12
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
13
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
14
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Centerville, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Centerville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indianapolis, IN
The final approach into Indianapolis, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.58 one way
$21.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.95 | $29.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.48 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 13 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 4:41AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
53°F
Cleveland, IN
34 mi in
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
16 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Centerville, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 67.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, West Main Street, SR 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 miles from Centerville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 67.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Centerville, IN to Indianapolis, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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