Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Afternoon in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Avon, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
14.6 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avon, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Avon, IN covers 14.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, South Holt Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on Rockville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 26m drive with frequent turns across 14.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Market Street.
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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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 (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Capitol Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Holt Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 77
Toward Holt Road
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
South Holt Road
Turn right onto South Holt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Rockville Road
Turn left onto Rockville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockville Road | 9.3 mi | 15m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| South Holt Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Capitol Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Market Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Rockville Road
— 9.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Avon, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Market Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Capitol Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6
Merge onto I 70
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 77
Toward Holt Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto South Holt Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holt Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Rockville Road
8.3 mi
·
14 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 36
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockville Road
11
Arrive at destination
US 36
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.28 one way
$4.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.22 | $6.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Avon, IN
Afternoon in Avon on Friday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
1 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
26m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Avon, IN covers 14.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockville Road, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, South Holt Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.28 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 14.6 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Avon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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