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St. Louis to Indianapolis road trip: 8 stops worth the detour
St. Louis, MO → Indianapolis, IN. Ranked detours with honest +N min estimates — then open a pre-filled plan door when you're ready to drive it.
Worth the detour
Stops along the drive
7 stops · 1 hidden
- Krajina Restaurant & Bar+19 minDining · MO
Warm Bevo Mill mainstay in Little Bosnia serving perfectly seasoned cevapi, burek, and hearty Bosnian comfort food. Order: Cevapi.
- Napolese+19 minDining · IN
Artisan stone-hearth pizzeria from James Beard semifinalist Martha Hoover. (Meridian-Kessler)
- The Fort Golf Course+38 minGolf · IN
A rare chance to play genuine Dye design at public, state-park prices in the wooded hills of Fort Harrison. Proof Dye could build something fair and fun without the championship teeth.
- Harry & Izzy's+38 minDining · IN
The more casual sibling of St. Elmo with the same iconic cocktail sauce. (Downtown)
- Hickory Stick Golf Club+45 minGolf · IN
Liddy built this Irish links-style original just south of Indianapolis, all rumpled fairways and breezy openness. An honest, characterful round that won't ask for a country-club budget.
- Plum Creek Golf Club+56 minGolf · IN
Liddy and Pete Dye built this approachable Carmel layout with five tee sets and minimal forced carries. Tournament pedigree without the intimidation, and priced for the everyday golfer.
- Eagle Ridge (The General)+49 minGolf · IL
A dramatic course in the hills of northwest Illinois.
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FAQ
Before you go
- How long is the drive from St. Louis to Indianapolis?
About 3 hr 49 min and 243 mi of road driving, before any detours.
- What are the best stops between St. Louis and Indianapolis?
Top ranked stops include Krajina Restaurant & Bar, Napolese, Cataract Falls. Each stop shows an honest +N min detour estimate from the main drive.
- Can I plan this drive in Roamward?
Yes — open the pre-filled From→To planner for St. Louis to Indianapolis, pick a detour budget, and save the trip.
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Dead zones happen. Plan this corridor, then use Print glovebox sheet on the trip page for a paper itinerary with coordinates — no signal required. Start here: pre-filled From→To door.