Origin
Indianapolis, IN
Afternoon in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Martinsville, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monument Circle, North Meridian Street, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 31.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monument Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Circle | — | — |
| North Meridian Street | — | — |
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
| East Henry Street | — | — |
| South Pennsylvania Street | — | — |
| South East Street | — | — |
| I 465 | — | — |
| I 465 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monument Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Martinsville, IN.
1
Start on the route
256 ft
·
33 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
36 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn left onto Monument Circle
305 ft
·
13 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
·
22 sec
·
Madison Avenue
6
Turn left onto East Henry Street
348 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
476 ft
·
18 sec
·
Madison Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on Madison Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Avenue
10
Keep slight right to continue on South East Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South East Street
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 465, I 74
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
I 465, I 74
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 465 West, I 74 West
13
Merge slight left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
22 mi
·
25 min
·
I 69 South: Evansville
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
SR 44, SR 252
16
Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
SR 44 East
17
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Reuben Drive
18
Turn slight left onto East Morgan Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Morgan Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Martinsville, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Martinsville, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.12 | $12.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Martinsville, IN
Afternoon in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
3:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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
45m 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 Martinsville, IN covers 31.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Circle, North Meridian Street, Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.9 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 $4.97 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.
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Indianapolis, IN to Martinsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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