Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Evening in Indianapolis on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Converse, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
66 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Converse, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Converse, IN covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 13, IN-37, SR 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on SR 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.32 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.
Midpoint
33 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 66 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 66 miles, with most of the trip on SR 13 and IN-37. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on SR 13.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 13 and IN-37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 12 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Monument Circle
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
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
|
~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 13 | 17.3 mi | 25m |
| IN-37 | 13.7 mi | 18m |
| SR 37 | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| North 1350 East | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
SR 13
— 17.3 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Converse, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 37
14
Turn left onto SR 13
17 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 13
15
Turn left onto West 400 South
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
West 400 South
16
Continue on East 100 N
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East 100 N
17
Turn right onto North 1350 East
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North 1350 East
18
Continue on South 1050 E
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1050 E
19
Continue on South Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
20
Arrive at destination
South Jefferson Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.3 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Converse, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 66 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 13 for about 17.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Converse, IN
The final approach into Converse, 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
$10.32 one way
$20.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.33 | $22.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.70 | $25.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.57 | $29.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.93 | $3.17 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Converse, IN
Evening in Converse on Thursday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
2 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 37m 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 Converse, IN covers 66 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 13, IN-37, SR 37. 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 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 $10.32 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 66 miles you will encounter 12 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: 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 Converse, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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