Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Night in Indianapolis on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Ripley, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
9 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ripley, IN
Andreas Maier
Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Ripley, IN covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 29, US 35, North Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on SR 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.84 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Ripley, IN covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 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
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 North: Chicago
Navigation decision point
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
5
100.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
200 N
At end of road, turn right onto 200 N
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 29 | 30.7 mi | 44m |
| US 35 | 22.6 mi | 34m |
| North Michigan Road | 17.5 mi | 26m |
| Michigan Road | 15.9 mi | 25m |
| Logansport Bypass Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| 300 W | 3.1 mi | 12m |
| East 11th Street | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| I 65 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
SR 29
— 30.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Ripley, IN.
1
Start on this road
257 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Market Street
3
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Illinois Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
5
Merge onto I 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 116
Toward 29th Street, 30th Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward 30th Street, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn slight left onto West 30th Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 30th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Street
10
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
11
Continue on Michigan Road
16 mi
·
25 min
·
Michigan Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 421
131 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Michigan Road
13
Continue on US 421
17 mi
·
25 min
·
North Michigan Road
14
Continue on SR 29
31 mi
·
44 min
·
SR 29
15
Turn left onto SR 29
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Logansport Bypass Road
16
Continue on US 35
23 mi
·
34 min
·
US 35
17
Turn left onto SR 14
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
East 11th Street
18
Turn right onto 300 W
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
300 W
19
At end of road, turn right onto 200 N
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
200 N
20
Turn left onto 300 W
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
300 W
21
Arrive at destination
300 W
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 101.3 miles and 2h 44m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 29 for about 30.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.6 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ripley, IN
The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, 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
$15.84 one way
$31.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.49 | $38.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
9 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Carmel, IN
Tesla
10 DCFC
GetGo Café and Market - Tesla Supercharger
Carmel, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Meijer #130 (Carmel, IN)
Carmel, IN
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Pearson Ford
Zionsville, IN
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Mike Anderson CDJR Logansport
Logansport, IN
RED_E
2 DCFC
Tesla: 5
ChargePoint Network: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
Electrify America: 1
RED_E: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Ripley, IN
Night in Ripley on Tuesday
Local time
11:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
18 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 44m 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 Ripley, IN covers 101.3 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 29, US 35, North Michigan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 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 $15.84 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Ripley, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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