Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Sugar Creek, IN covers 16.8 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Southeastern Avenue, East Market Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Sugar Creek, IN covers 16.8 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (Southeastern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward London Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Myrtle Lane
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| London Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Park Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Sugar Creek, IN.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Turn right onto East Market Street
Turn right onto North Park Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
Continue on I 74; US 421
Take the exit
Turn right onto London Road
Turn left onto Myrtle Lane
Turn left onto Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Sugar Creek on Friday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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