Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Howard, IN
Max W
Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN covers 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Market Street, North Illinois Street, West Ohio Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.31 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 87.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Illinois Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Ohio Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West New York Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North White River Parkway West Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Michigan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cossell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Market Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Howard, IN.
1
Start on the route
256 ft
·
33 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
North Illinois Street
4
Turn left onto West Ohio Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Ohio Street
5
Turn right onto North West Street
509 ft
·
25 sec
·
North West Street
6
Turn left onto West New York Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West New York Street
7
Turn right onto North White River Parkway West Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North White River Parkway West Drive
8
Turn left onto West Michigan Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Michigan Street
9
Keep slight left to continue on West Michigan Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Michigan Street
10
Continue on Cossell Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cossell Road
11
Turn left onto West 10th Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West 10th Street
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 North, I 74 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 465 North, I 74 West
13
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
14
Keep slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 41: Veedersburg, Attica
16
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
17
Turn right onto County Road 1100 South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 1100 South
18
Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on West State Street
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
West State Street
20
Turn left onto South 600 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 600 West
21
Continue on County Road 700W
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 700W
22
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
23
Turn right onto County Road 1025N
420 ft
·
18 sec
·
County Road 1025N
24
Arrive at your destination
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 43.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Howard, 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 87.6 miles and 2h 2m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.8 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Howard, IN
The final approach into Howard, 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 Howard, 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
$13.31 one way
$26.61 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.67 | $29.34 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Howard, IN
Morning in Howard on Monday
Local time
10:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
21 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
2h 2m 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 Howard, IN covers 87.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Market Street, North Illinois Street, West Ohio Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $13.31 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 drive from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN is easy. At 2h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Howard, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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