Origin
Martinsville, IN
Afternoon in Martinsville on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Martinsville, 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
42m
Distance
33.2 mi
53 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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
If you are planning to travel from Martinsville to Indianapolis, you are looking at a manageable 33.2-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes. Because this is such a quick trip within the Midwest, you can easily handle it as a straightforward day trip without needing an overnight stay. Your route will primarily consist of Reuben Drive, State Road 44, and I-69 North. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is a very economical drive that fits perfectly into a busy schedule. Whether you are heading to the city for work or a quick visit, this path offers a direct link between the two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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
This 33.2-mile trek is categorized as a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you should be prepared for more active steering than you would find on a standard interstate sprint. While you will utilize I-69 North, the route maintains a 0% highway share, emphasizing the local nature of these roads. You will navigate through various transitions as you move from Martinsville toward Indianapolis, keeping the drive engaging rather than monotonous. Expect a mix of local road environments that require your full attention. The personality of this route is defined by its localized flow, making it feel more like a suburban commute than a long-distance haul.
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.
Reuben Drive 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 Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is easy. At 42m 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 Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reuben Drive | — | — |
| State Road 44 | — | — |
| I 69 North | — | — |
| Epler Avenue to Harding Street | — | — |
| West Epler Avenue | — | — |
| Old State Road 37 | — | — |
| South Harding Street | — | — |
| West Morris Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Reuben Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Martinsville, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on East Morgan Street
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Morgan Street
2
Turn right onto Reuben Drive
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Reuben Drive
3
Continue on State Road 44
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Road 44
4
Take the ramp left toward I 69 North: Indianapolis
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge slight left
21 mi
·
23 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward Epler Avenue to Harding Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Epler Avenue to Harding Street
7
Turn right onto West Epler Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Epler Avenue
8
Continue on Old State Road 37
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old State Road 37
9
Continue on South Harding Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Harding Street
10
Turn right onto West Morris Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Morris Street
11
Turn left onto Kentucky Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kentucky Avenue
12
Continue on West South Street
499 ft
·
24 sec
·
West South Street
13
Turn left onto South Missouri Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Missouri Street
14
Continue on South West Street
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
South West Street
15
Turn right onto West Maryland Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Maryland Street
16
Turn left onto South Illinois Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
South Illinois Street
17
Turn right onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Market Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right
256 ft
·
28 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.19 one way
$10.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 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 | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Indianapolis on Friday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 33.2 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Reuben Drive, State Road 44, I 69 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Martinsville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.19 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 Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is easy. At 42m 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 Martinsville, IN to Indianapolis, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Martinsville, 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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