Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Evening in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Mooresville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mooresville, IN
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
This short, 16.7-mile drive from Indianapolis to Mooresville, Indiana, is easily manageable in just 29 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. It's a local-focused journey with a minimal 17% highway share, designed for a straightforward commute rather than a scenic exploration. With an estimated fuel cost of only $3, this route is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility for departure times and can complete it without needing an overnight stay. This is a classic Midwest connector, keeping you within the familiar Indiana landscape.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (17%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience for most of this 16.7-mile trip. While only 17% of the route involves highway driving, the majority unfolds on city streets and state routes like Kentucky Avenue and SR 67. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 11.1 miles on Kentucky Avenue, offering a consistent segment before transitioning. This drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road type, rather than long, monotonous stretches. Samuel Moore Parkway marks the final approach into Mooresville, signaling the end of this relatively quick local navigation.
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.
Kentucky Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 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 7 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 Effort
5/10
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 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 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 7 key pointsThese 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
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West South Street
Turn right onto West South Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
South Harding Street
Turn left onto South Harding Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Avenue | 11.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 67 | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Samuel Moore Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Harding Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Morris Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Capitol Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Indianapolis Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kentucky Avenue
— 11.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Mooresville, 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
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Capitol Avenue
5
Turn right onto West South Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
West South Street
6
Continue on Kentucky Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
7
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Morris Street
8
Turn left onto South Harding Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
South Harding Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on SR 67
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 67
11
Turn right onto Samuel Moore Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Samuel Moore Parkway
12
Continue on Indianapolis Road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Indianapolis Road
13
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.61 one way
$5.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Mooresville, IN
Evening in Mooresville on Friday
Local time
8:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
29m 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 Mooresville, IN covers 16.7 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kentucky Avenue, SR 67, Samuel Moore Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.61 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 16.7 miles you will encounter 7 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.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Mooresville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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