Trip from Indianapolis, IN to Middletown, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

47m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 44m ★

6 AM

0h 48m

8 AM

0h 55m

10 AM

0h 50m

12 PM

0h 49m

3 PM

0h 51m

5 PM

0h 55m

8 PM

0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Middletown, IN covers 36.1 miles and takes about 47m 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 Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 47m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Southeastern Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 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 14 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 24.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Southeastern Avenue. 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 47m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 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

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.

8

31.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 119 Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville

5

32.2 mi into trip | ~40m in | East Michigan Road

Turn sharp left onto East Michigan Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

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 Middletown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Andersonville along the way.

Andersonville

31.8 mi in | ~39m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 74	24.6 mi	26m
Southeastern Avenue	6.1 mi	8m
East Michigan Road	3.8 mi	6m
East Market Street	0.5 mi	1m
East Washington Street	0.4 mi	1m
East 200 South	0.3 mi	<1m
Monument Circle	0.1 mi	<1m
North Park Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 74 — 24.6 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Middletown, 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

25 mi · 26 min · I 74; US 421

11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec

Exit 119 Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville Use the slight right lane.

12

Turn right onto SR 244

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East 200 South

13

Turn sharp left onto East Michigan Road

3.8 mi · 6 min · East Michigan Road

14

Arrive at destination

East Michigan Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18 mi from Indianapolis, IN · 24m into the drive

included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Warren Park, IN

18 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

Saint Paul, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cumberland, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18 miles from Indianapolis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Middletown, IN

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Middletown, 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

$5.64 one way

$11.29 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$6.20	$12.39
premium	$4.89	$6.95	$13.89
diesel	$5.61	$7.97	$15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.8	$3.79	$1.73
Efficient EV	9	$3.16	$1.44
EV Truck/SUV	14.4	$5.05	$2.31

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Late night in Indianapolis on Saturday

Local time

4:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

WSW 13 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT until April 21 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Middletown, IN

Late night in Middletown on Saturday

Local time

4:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

53°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

25 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

47m 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 Middletown, IN covers 36.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 74, Southeastern Avenue, East Michigan Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18 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 $5.64 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 47m drive. You will face about 10 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 Middletown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Andersonville 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Middletown, IN to Indianapolis, IN

Plan the drive back the other way.

36.4 mi 47m

Continue From Middletown, IN

Hammond, IN 194 mi · 3h 47m Fort Wayne, IN 135.1 mi · 2h 49m

More from Indianapolis, IN

Chandler, IN 166.9 mi · 3h 11m Johnson, IN 161.2 mi · 3h 15m Hammond, IN 157.7 mi · 3h 3m City of Gary, IN 152.4 mi · 2h 55m Gary, IN 151.8 mi · 2h 55m Hebron, IN 135 mi · 2h 35m

Weekend drives from Indianapolis, IN Scenic drives in IN

Explore more options from Indianapolis, IN or browse trips ending in Middletown, IN.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.