How far is Sugar Creek, IN from Indianapolis, IN?
The driving distance from Sugar Creek, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar Creek and Indianapolis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar Creek and Indianapolis.
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Start on Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
12 m · 3 sec · Sugar Creek Myrtle Lane
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Turn right onto Myrtle Lane
96 m · 16 sec · Myrtle Lane
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Turn right onto London Road
2156 ft · 59 sec · London Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
1192 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi · 6 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Southeastern Avenue
32 m · 6 sec · Southeastern Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Southeastern Avenue
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto North Illinois Street
536 ft · 22 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Market Street
107 m · 16 sec · West Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
78 m · 28 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sugar Creek and Indianapolis.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
8.93 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar Creek to Indianapolis?
The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Sugar Creek and 12 miles from Indianapolis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar Creek and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Indianapolis.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar Creek and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 15.73 mi (25.32 km).
#1 Sugar Creek
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Indiana
| Population | 320 |
| Coordinates | 39.6406000, -85.9130400 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indianapolis
The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
| Population | 877,903 |
| Coordinates | 39.7683800, -86.1580400 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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