Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Drive Time
3h 24m
Distance
148.9 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 49m
10 AM
3h 33m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Strawtown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 800 South; West 1200 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
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West 800 South; West 1200 North
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 6
Turn left onto US 6
Navigation decision point
5
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
148.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 23m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| North Baseline Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Binford Boulevard | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West 800 South | 6 mi | 8m |
| North 600 West | 4.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West 800 South; West 1200 North
4
Turn right onto North 600 West
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 600 West
5
Turn left onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
6
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 290 West
7
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albion Road
8
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
9
Turn right onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
10
Continue on SR 9
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Baseline Road
11
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
14
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
15
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
17
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
20
Merge onto I 69
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 69
21
Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Binford Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
23
Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Fall Creek Parkway, North Drive
24
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Meridian Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
25
Turn right onto Monument Circle
368 ft
·
46 sec
·
Monument Circle
26
Turn left
76 ft
·
6 sec
27
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 148.9 miles and 3h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stony Creek, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74.5 miles from Stony Creek, 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
$22.62 one way
$45.23 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $24.93 | $49.86 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.08 | $66.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.03 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.85 | $9.53 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Monday
Local time
1:27 PM
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
16 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
3h 24m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 148.9 miles and takes about 3h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, South State Road 9. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.62 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 148.9 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 800 South; West 1200 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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