Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Night in Indianapolis on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Benton, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
140 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Benton, IN covers 140 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 37, Marion Road, SR 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on SR 37. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Benton, IN covers 140 miles and takes about 3h 19m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 37 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
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East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
15 mi into trip
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~27m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37 toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
4
19 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 37 / IN-37
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37 / IN-37
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 37 | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| Marion Road | 18.6 mi | 21m |
| SR 13 | 17.6 mi | 26m |
| N Goshen Rd | 14.1 mi | 24m |
| IN-37 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| SR 5 | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Huntington Road | 5.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
SR 37
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Benton, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
37 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Monument Circle
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Monument Circle
4
Continue on North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 69
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
9
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
Exit 205
Toward SR 37 North: 116th Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto SR 37
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
IN-37
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 37
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
IN-37
12
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
93 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
13
Continue on SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 37
14
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Western Avenue
15
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
South Baldwin Avenue
16
Continue on SR 9
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Huntington Road
17
Continue on SR 9
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Marion Road
18
Turn left onto SR 5
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Jefferson Street
19
Continue on SR 5
14 mi
·
24 min
·
N Goshen Rd
20
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 5
21
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Old Trail Road
22
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Binkley Road
23
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 30
24
Turn right onto SR 13
18 mi
·
26 min
·
SR 13
25
Turn straight onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Indiana Avenue
26
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 13
27
Enter roundabout onto CR 33
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road 33
28
Continue on CR 33
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 33
29
At end of road, turn left onto US 33
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
US 33
30
Arrive at destination
US 33
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 140 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 37 for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, IN
The final approach into Benton, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Benton, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.89 one way
$43.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.94 | $53.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.25 | $5.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56 | 0 | $19.60 | $8.96 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Benton, IN
Night in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3h 19m 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 Benton, IN covers 140 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 37, Marion Road, SR 13. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70 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 $21.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 140 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Benton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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