Origin
Rising Sun, IN
Morning in Rising Sun on Monday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rising Sun, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Drive Time
2h 13m
Distance
100 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Rising Sun to Indianapolis covers 100 miles of Indiana landscape, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes. This highway-focused trip is perfectly manageable as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Budgeting around $15 for fuel should cover your travel costs, leaving plenty of room for your other road trip expenses. Because both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a practical, efficient route that gets you from the riverfront area to the capital city without unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50 miles from Rising Sun, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily on highway travel, with 72% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You will transition through local sections like North High Street and SR 48 before settling into the main transit corridor of I-74. The character of the road shifts significantly once you merge onto the interstate, where you will experience your longest stretch of 61.6 miles. This setup provides a reliable, fast-paced experience for the majority of the trip. While the local roads at the start require more attention, the interstate portion allows for a steady and consistent pace as you head toward Indianapolis.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 61.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 48. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 56 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 56 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / North High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / Judiciary Street): 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 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 56 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 56 / North High Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
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SR 56 / Judiciary Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / Judiciary Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Turn left onto SR 148 / Sunnyside Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
99.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
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North Illinois Street
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 61.6 mi | 1h 5m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| North High Street | 6.9 mi | 12m |
| North Meridian Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Sunnyside Avenue | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| Decatur Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Street | 1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 61.6 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
474 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 56
6.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North High Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 56
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Decatur Street
5
Continue on SR 56
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Water Street
6
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Judiciary Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SR 56
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Importing Street
8
Turn right onto US 50
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
9
Turn left onto SR 148
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Sunnyside Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 48
10 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 48
11
Turn right onto SR 101
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
13
Merge onto I 74
62 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
15
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
17
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Illinois Street
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Market Street
21
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best. With no mandatory stops required to complete the 100-mile distance, you can easily power through the entire route in one sitting. Keep in mind that your primary transit will be on I-74, so monitor traffic reports for the Indianapolis area to avoid potential congestion during peak hours. Because you only need to budget $15 for gas, filling up before you leave Rising Sun is a smart way to simplify your travel day. Use the initial segments on SR 48 and North High Street to get comfortable behind the wheel before committing to the longer, faster interstate stretch.
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 50 miles from Rising Sun, IN, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.6 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 1h 14m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Indianapolis, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rising Sun, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rising Sun, IN
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rising Sun, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 61.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Rising Sun, IN · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Rising Sun, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Indianapolis, IN
The final approach into Indianapolis, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Indianapolis, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.19 one way
$30.38 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| premium | $4.80 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.22 | $44.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.50 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.00 | $6.40 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Indianapolis, IN
Morning in Indianapolis on Monday
Local time
8:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 13m 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 Rising Sun, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 48, North High Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 miles from Rising Sun, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.19 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 56 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / North High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / Judiciary Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rising Sun, IN to Indianapolis, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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