US Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Chicago → Indianapolis
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Chicago to Indianapolis? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United States fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of May 11, 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Regular | USD 36 | USD 178 | USD 357 | USD 785 |
Car / SUV Regular | USD 119 | USD 595 | USD 1,190 | USD 2,618 |
Van / MPV Diesel | USD 199 | USD 996 | USD 1,992 | USD 4,383 |
Lorry Diesel | USD 359 | USD 1,793 | USD 3,586 | USD 7,890 |
Add USD 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Regular | Midgrade | Premium | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | USD 35.70 | USD 40.29 | — | — | USD 35.70 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | USD 118.98 | USD 134.30 | — | — | USD 118.98 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | USD 158.65 | — | — | USD 199.24 | USD 199.24 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | — | USD 358.64 | USD 358.64 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United States
EIA weekly retail fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: May 11, 2026. Prices are sourced from EIA weekly retail fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Chicago to Indianapolis
How far is Chicago to Indianapolis?
The highway distance from Chicago to Indianapolis is approximately 318 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 14m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Chicago to Indianapolis?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 26.5 litres of petrol. At today's Regular price (USD 4.49/L), that costs USD 118.98.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Chicago to Indianapolis?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 63.6 litres of diesel for this route. At USD 5.64/L, the fuel cost is USD 358.64 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Chicago to Indianapolis?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately USD 0.00. US tolls are state- and corridor-specific. Route-level estimates are kept at zero and the pages point to FHWA toll-facility references.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Chicago to Indianapolis?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 8.0 litres. At today's Regular price, that's USD 35.70, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 35.3 litres, costing USD 199.24 in fuel. Add the USD 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately USD 199.24.
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