Driving through/around Indianapolis
Apr 23, 2005, 2:34 pm
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Driving through/around Indianapolis
I'm driving east from Chicago to Dayton, and the best route is through Indianapolis. I've done this route before, but it's been a while, and I know they did the "superfix" or whatever it was, so things may have changed. AAA Maps and Mapquest have me taking I-65 to I-70 going directly through the city, while Google maps wants me to take the I-465 loop south of the city. It seems to me like the most logical route would be to take I-465 north of the city. But, I don't know the area. Any tips from those who travel this way often or native Indianapolians?
Last edited by JAaronT; Apr 24, 2005 at 2:52 am
Apr 24, 2005, 2:39 am
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I've done the Columbus-Chicago drive a number of times. Either way works and it is almost the exact same distance either way. Try to avoid rush hour if you can, because either route will have a fair amount of traffic on it.
Apr 24, 2005, 2:47 am
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Don't take 465 south. WAY longer.
Otherwise the previous poster is right; either way -- I-465 east to I-70 east or I-65 to I-70 east downtown -- will likely be about the same..
Otherwise the previous poster is right; either way -- I-465 east to I-70 east or I-65 to I-70 east downtown -- will likely be about the same..
Last edited by cblaisd; Apr 24, 2005 at 2:49 am Reason: Clarification
Apr 24, 2005, 3:20 am
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
Don't take 465 south. WAY longer.
Otherwise the previous poster is right; either way -- I-465 east to I-70 east or I-65 to I-70 east downtown -- will likely be about the same..
Otherwise the previous poster is right; either way -- I-465 east to I-70 east or I-65 to I-70 east downtown -- will likely be about the same..