The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Troy, IN covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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 231, West 6th Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 77.5 miles on I 69.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.73 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
79.1 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 33m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 21m. Total distance: 158.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 21m highway drive covering 158.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 77.5 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 34 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 77.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. 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 Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 158.2 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 21 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
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 87
Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
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 Troy, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
Crane
82.6 mi in|~1h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
77.5 mi
1h 25m
US 231
23.1 mi
30m
West 6th Street
16.4 mi
19m
Mill Street
14.3 mi
16m
SR 245
4.6 mi
8m
County Road 800 East
4.5 mi
8m
County Road 1600 North
3.1 mi
5m
SR 66
3.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 77.5 mi, about 1h 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Troy, 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 WestUse 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 5Toward I 69 South: EvansvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
27 mi·28 min·I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·42 sec
Exit 87Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane
17
Keep slight left at fork
106 ft·2 sec
18
Turn left onto US 231
17 mi·23 min·US 231
19
Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231
0.2 mi·11 sec·West Broadway Street
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231
14 mi·16 min·Mill Street
21
Continue on US 231; SR 56
6.1 mi·7 min·US 231; SR 56
22
Turn right onto US 231; SR 56
16 mi·19 min·West 6th Street
23
Take the exit
226 ft·8 sec
24
Turn slight left onto County Road 300 East
0.2 mi·26 sec·County Road 300 East
25
Continue on West Medcalf Street
1.4 mi·2 min·West Medcalf Street
26
Turn right onto SR 245
4.6 mi·8 min·SR 245
27
Turn left onto SR 162; SR 245
3.1 mi·5 min·County Road 1600 North
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on SR 245
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
29
Continue on SR 245
4.5 mi·8 min·County Road 800 East
30
Continue on SR 70
2.7 mi·4 min·County Road 800 North
31
Turn straight onto SR 66
3.1 mi·5 min·SR 66
32
Turn left onto SR 545
0.2 mi·27 sec·Main Street
33
Turn right onto Sycamore Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·Sycamore Street
34
Arrive at destination
Spring Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.1 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 77.5 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 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.1 miles or 1h 33m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, 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 158.2 miles and 3h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 I 69 for about 77.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.1 mi from Indianapolis, IN
· 1h 33m into the drive
The midpoint is around 79.1 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 77.5 miles.
Arriving in Troy, IN
The final approach into Troy, 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 Troy, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 141.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.73 one way
$49.47 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.16
$54.31
premium
$4.89
$30.44
$60.89
diesel
$5.61
$34.93
$69.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.5
0
$16.61
$7.59
Efficient EV
39.6
0
$13.84
$6.33
EV Truck/SUV
63.3
0
$22.15
$10.12
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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
Morning
in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
9:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
WSW 13 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Troy, IN
Morning
in Troy on Friday
Local time
8:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
34 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
3h 21m 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 Troy, IN covers 158.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, US 231, West 6th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.1 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 $24.73 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 158.2 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.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Troy, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
