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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Jasonville, IN

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Drive Time

1h 50m

Distance

84 mi

135 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 42m ★
6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 45m

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

Downtown Jasonville, IN, IN

Jasonville, IN

Jacob Sierra

Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Jasonville, IN covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, West 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.13 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

42 miles from Indianapolis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 50m drive with frequent turns across 84 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 56.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Market Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Capitol Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These 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

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Capitol Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
4
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Capitol Avenue

Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
1.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge onto I 70 / Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil

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

Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil

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 Jasonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.

Brazil

58.2 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway 56.8 mi 1h 3m
State Route 59 12.7 mi 18m
West 14th Street 7.4 mi 12m
SR 59 4.4 mi 7m
East Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Capitol Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
North Capitol Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
West Market Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D Eisenhower Highway — 56.8 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

257 ft · 32 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto West Market Street

0.2 mi · 41 sec · West Market Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto North Capitol Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Capitol Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Keep slight right at fork onto South Capitol Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Capitol Avenue
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 70 West: Saint Louis
6

Merge onto I 70

57 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
8

Turn left onto SR 59

13 mi · 18 min · State Route 59
Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

0.1 mi · 18 sec · West 8th Street
10

At end of road, turn left onto SR 59; SR 246

0.4 mi · 44 sec · SR 59; SR 246
11

At end of road, turn right onto SR 59; SR 246

7.4 mi · 12 min · West 14th Street
12

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 59

4.0 mi · 7 min · SR 59
13

Turn right onto SR 48

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

SR 48

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 42 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.8 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 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42 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 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jasonville, 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 84 miles and 1h 50m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway for about 56.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

42 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Jasonville, IN

The final approach into Jasonville, 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 Jasonville, 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

$13.13 one way

$26.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.42 $28.84
premium $4.89 $16.17 $32.33
diesel $5.61 $18.55 $37.09

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: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.2 0 $8.82 $4.03
Efficient EV 21 0 $7.35 $3.36
EV Truck/SUV 33.6 0 $11.76 $5.38

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Indianapolis, IN

Afternoon in Indianapolis on Tuesday

Local time

12:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Jasonville, IN

Afternoon in Jasonville on Tuesday

Local time

12:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 50m 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 Jasonville, IN covers 84 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, State Route 59, West 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42 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 $13.13 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 84 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (North Capitol Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.6 miles (South Capitol Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Jasonville, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.

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