Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Edgewood, IN

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

59m

Distance

39.6 mi

64 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 55m ★

6 AM

1h 0m

8 AM

1h 10m

10 AM

1h 3m

12 PM

1h 2m

3 PM

1h 4m

5 PM

1h 9m

8 PM

0h 57m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Edgewood, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 39.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, Binford Boulevard, East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 39.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 59m highway drive covering 39.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Binford Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.1 miles on I 69.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Binford Boulevard. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 39.6 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 points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Monument Circle

Turn left onto Monument Circle

Navigation decision point

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.

15 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

33.4 mi into trip | ~46m in | SR 38

Take the exit onto SR 38 toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 222 Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: And...

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	21.1 mi	23m
Binford Boulevard	6.4 mi	9m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive	3 mi	5m
North Meridian Street	2.4 mi	6m
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m
Raible Avenue	1.8 mi	4m
Nichol Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Pendleton Avenue	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 21.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Edgewood, IN.

Start on this road

257 ft · 32 sec · this road

Turn left

37 ft · 9 sec

Turn left onto Monument Circle

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Monument Circle

Continue on North Meridian Street

2.4 mi · 6 min · North Meridian Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive

Use the right lane.

Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

3.0 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

Use the right lane.

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

18 mi · 19 min · I 69

Take the exit onto SR 38

0.2 mi · 22 sec · SR 38

Exit 222 Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Anderson

Turn left onto SR 38

0.7 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

Turn left onto West 38th Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West 38th Street

Turn right onto Raible Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · Raible Avenue

Turn left onto SR 32

1.1 mi · 2 min · Nichol Avenue

Turn right onto Edgewood Drive

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Edgewood Drive

Turn left onto Maple Road

40 ft · 1 sec · Maple Road

Arrive at destination

Maple Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.8 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 32m into the drive

city in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lawrence, IN

20 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

Anderson, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fishers, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Edgewood, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Edgewood, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.19 one way

$12.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.80	$13.59
premium	$4.89	$7.62	$15.24
diesel	$5.61	$8.74	$17.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.9	$4.16	$1.90
Efficient EV	9.9	$3.47	$1.58
EV Truck/SUV	15.8	$5.54	$2.53

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Late night in Indianapolis on Friday

Local time

2:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 13 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Edgewood, IN

Late night in Edgewood on Friday

Local time

2:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Lawrence, IN

20 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

5 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

59m 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 Indianapolis, IN to Edgewood, IN covers 39.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, Binford Boulevard, East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.8 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 $6.19 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.

The route from Indianapolis, IN to Edgewood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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