The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Middlebury, IN covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 $11.35 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
36.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 43m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 72.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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.
Driving Effort5/10
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 72.6 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 Middlebury, 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
0.6 mi
1m
South Capitol Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
SR 59
0.4 mi
<1m
North Capitol Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West Market Street
0.2 mi
<1m
West 8th Street
0.1 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 Middlebury, 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
0.6 mi·1 min·West 14th Street
12
Turn left onto West Martz Market Street
0.1 mi·24 sec·West Martz Market Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Martz Market 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 36.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 43m 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 16 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.3 miles or 43m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 72.6 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 36.3 mi from Indianapolis, IN
· 43m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.35 one way
$22.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.46
$24.92
premium
$4.89
$13.97
$27.94
diesel
$5.61
$16.03
$32.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.8
0
$7.62
$3.48
Efficient EV
18.2
0
$6.35
$2.90
EV Truck/SUV
29
0
$10.16
$4.65
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Night
in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 13 mph5% chanceLive 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
Middlebury, IN
Night
in Middlebury on Friday
Local time
9:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
24 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 30m 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 Middlebury, IN covers 72.6 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 36.3 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 $11.35 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 72.6 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 Middlebury, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Brazil along the way.
