Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Vernon, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
69.3 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, IN
Trevin Rudy
Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Vernon, IN covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 7, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.83 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
34.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 69.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese 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
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint...
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
43.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Indianapolis, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Nashville
43.7 mi in
|
~52m
Bloomington
43.7 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 42.3 mi | 47m |
| SR 7 | 18.5 mi | 28m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 42.3 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Vernon, 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
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Monument Circle
4
Turn right onto East Market Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Market Street
5
Turn right onto North Park Avenue
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Park Avenue
6
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 65 South, I 70 West: Louisville, Saint Louis, East Street
9
Merge onto I 65; I 70
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 65; I 70
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
42 mi
·
47 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
13
Merge onto SR 46
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
14
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
15
Continue on SR 7
18 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
16
Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
One Street
17
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
18
Turn left onto Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
19
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
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 34.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 42m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Indianapolis, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indianapolis, IN
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vernon, IN
The final approach into Vernon, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Vernon, IN
Late night in Vernon on Friday
Local time
3:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
35 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
20 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
1h 33m 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 Vernon, IN covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 7, State 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 34.6 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 $10.83 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 69.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (East Washington Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Indianapolis, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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