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Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Montgomery, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

112.7 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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town in Barr Township, Daviess County, Indiana, United States

Montgomery, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Montgomery, IN covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 50, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 102.8 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.62 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

56.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 12m highway drive covering 112.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 102.8 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 102.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 112.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Monument Circle

Turn left onto Monument Circle

Navigation decision point

9
4.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
5
5.1 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 69; I 74; I 465

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
7.2 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville
6
107.9 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

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

Exit 62 Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 102.8 mi 1h 52m
US 50 4.4 mi 6m
Madison Avenue 2.6 mi 5m
South East Street 1.3 mi 2m
North Meridian Street 0.5 mi 1m
South Pennsylvania Street 0.2 mi <1m
East Henry Street <0.1 mi <1m
Monument Circle <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 102.8 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Montgomery, 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

303 ft · 12 sec · Monument Circle
4

Turn right onto North Meridian Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Meridian Street
5

Continue on Madison Avenue

499 ft · 21 sec · Madison Avenue
6

Turn left onto East Henry Street

347 ft · 13 sec · East Henry Street
7

Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · South Pennsylvania Street
8

Continue on Madison Avenue

474 ft · 18 sec · Madison Avenue
9

Keep slight left at fork onto Madison Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Madison Avenue
10

Keep slight right at fork onto South East Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South East Street
11

Take the ramp

523 ft · 12 sec
Toward I 465, I 74
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

48 mi · 54 min · I 69
Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

52 mi · 56 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Exit 62 Toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
17

Turn left onto US 50; US 150

4.4 mi · 6 min · US 50; US 150
18

Arrive at destination

US 50; US 150

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 56.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102.8 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 25 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.3 miles or 1h 9m 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 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Montgomery, 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 112.7 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 102.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.3 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 1h 9m into the drive

city in Morgan County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Martinsville, IN

56 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

Brooklyn, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clear Creek, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.3 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102.8 miles.

Arriving in Montgomery, IN

The final approach into Montgomery, 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 Montgomery, IN.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.62 one way

$35.24 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.35 $38.69
premium $4.89 $21.69 $43.38
diesel $5.61 $24.88 $49.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51
EV Truck/SUV 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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 Thursday

Local time

9:00 PM

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

Montgomery, IN

Night in Montgomery on Thursday

Local time

9:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Martinsville, IN

56 mi in

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

9 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

2h 12m 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 Montgomery, IN covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 50, Madison Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.3 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 $17.62 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 112.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.1 miles (I 69; I 74; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Montgomery, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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