Origin
Ingalls, IN
Morning in Ingalls on Friday
Local time
9:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ingalls, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ingalls, IN
Martin Auge
Trip Overview
This 25.8-mile drive from Ingalls, IN to Indianapolis, IN is a short hop perfect for a single day. Expect the journey to take about 44 minutes, making it an easy commute or a quick trip into the city. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Pendleton Pike and West Broadway Street, with a small portion on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, giving it a very turn-heavy local feel. Since it's a short drive with no recommended stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and city streets rather than long stretches of highway. Only 8% of the drive is on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, with the bulk of your time spent on Pendleton Pike and West Broadway Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on Pendleton Pike. This type of driving requires constant attention to traffic signals and local road conditions, offering a more engaged driving experience than a straightforward interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pendleton Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.2 miles in near US 36; SR 67.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
15.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
8
17.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
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 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
7
17.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 West: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 West: Indianapolis
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Michigan Street, New York Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Michigan Street, New York Street
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pendleton Pike | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| West Broadway Street | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| West Broadway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 69 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North Meridian Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East North Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Vermont Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pendleton Pike
— 9.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ingalls, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on 3rd Avenue
32 ft
·
3 sec
·
3rd Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Meridian Street
417 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Meridian Street
3
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Broadway Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 36; SR 67
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pendleton Pike
5
Continue on US 36; SR 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on US 36; SR 67
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Pendleton Pike
7
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 69; I 465
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 44
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
143 ft
·
2 sec
Toward I 70: Dayton, Indianapolis
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 70 West: Indianapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 70
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 83A
Toward Michigan Street, Ohio Street, Fletcher Avenue
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward Michigan Street, New York Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto East North Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East North Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
17
Turn right onto East Vermont Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Vermont Street
18
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Meridian Street
19
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
20
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
21
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
9:43 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
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m 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 Ingalls, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 25.8 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pendleton Pike, Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, West Broadway Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Ingalls, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 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 short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.2 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ingalls, IN to Indianapolis, 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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