Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Aurora, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
91.3 mi
147 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aurora, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Aurora, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 48, SR 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.27 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
45.7 miles from Indianapolis, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 91.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 48. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.8 miles on I 74.
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 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 48. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monument Circle.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 15 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
East Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Southeastern Avenue
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
69 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
6
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
SR 56 / Importing Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / Importing Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
69 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 61.8 mi | 1h 6m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| East Market Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Green Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Aurora, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Washington Street
7
Turn right onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
130 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
10
Continue on I 74; US 421
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 74; US 421
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
12
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 101
13
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 48
14
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 148
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Importing Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
263 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mechanic Street
18
Turn right
61 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 45.7 miles from Indianapolis, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, 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 91.3 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Indianapolis, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.7 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
Arriving in Aurora, IN
The final approach into Aurora, 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
$14.27 one way
$28.55 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.67 | $31.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.57 | $35.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.16 | $40.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.78 | $5.84 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Aurora, IN
Late night in Aurora on Saturday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
46 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
1 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
1h 58m 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 Aurora, IN covers 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 48, SR 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.7 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 $14.27 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 is a straightforward 1h 58m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
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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