Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IN
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Michigan Road, Michigan Road, SR 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.5 miles on North Michigan Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m, 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Michigan Road is the longest continuous segment at about 17.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive near West Market Street.
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 52.1 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: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Illinois Street
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis Museum Of Art along the way.
Indianapolis Museum Of Art
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Michigan Road | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| Michigan Road | 15.9 mi | 25m |
| SR 29 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| I 65 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Illinois Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 30th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Michigan Road
— 17.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Burlington, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Illinois Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 30th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Street
10
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
11
Continue on Michigan Road
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Michigan Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 421
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Michigan Road
13
Continue on US 421
17 mi
·
25 min
·
North Michigan Road
14
Continue on SR 29
14 mi
·
20 min
·
SR 29
15
Turn right onto SR 22
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 22
16
Arrive at destination
SR 22
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.1 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, IN
The final approach into Burlington, 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
$8.15 one way
$16.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.94 | $17.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.03 | $20.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Burlington, IN
Late night in Burlington on Friday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
21 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
1h 23m 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 Burlington, IN covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Michigan Road, Michigan Road, SR 29. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.1 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 $8.15 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 52.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Burlington, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Indianapolis Museum Of Art along the way.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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