Origin
Sugar Creek, IN
Night in Sugar Creek on Thursday
Local time
9:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sugar Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sugar Creek, IN
Keith Cassill
Trip Overview
This short 17.1-mile drive from Sugar Creek, Indiana, to Indianapolis, Indiana, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 25 minutes to complete. The primary roads you'll navigate include I-74, Southeastern Avenue, and East Washington Street, offering a mixed driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this is an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest region. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the drive is so brief, you have plenty of flexibility for when you depart and how you spend your time upon arrival. This trip is best suited for those looking for a straightforward and efficient transition between two points in Indiana.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this 17.1-mile route is a blend of highway and local road driving. You'll spend about 52% of your time on the interstate, primarily on I-74, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 8.9 miles. Expect periods of faster travel on the highway, followed by transitions onto surface streets like Southeastern Avenue and East Washington Street as you approach Indianapolis. This mixed profile means the pace will vary, requiring you to adjust your driving style as you move from higher-speed sections to more urban, stop-and-go conditions. The drive offers a practical feel, prioritizing efficiency over scenic detours.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 8.9 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (North Illinois Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North Illinois Street
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Washington Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| London Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Myrtle Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 8.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
2
Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
314 ft
·
16 sec
·
Myrtle Lane
3
Turn right onto London Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
London Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 74; US 421
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74; US 421
6
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
7
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
9
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Illinois Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Market Street
13
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Indianapolis on Thursday
Local time
9:37 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
1 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
25m 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 Sugar Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN covers 17.1 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Southeastern Avenue, East Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 miles from Sugar Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.67 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 17.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.9 miles (North Illinois Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sugar Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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