How much does it cost to commute in Indianapolis?
In the Indianapolis metro area, households spend about 43.0% of income on the combined cost of housing and transportation, with transportation alone accounting for roughly 21.0% of income — about $15,149 per year for a typical household. (Source: CNT Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, area-median-income household.)
Driving downtown means paying about $18.45 a day to park (median of 40 sampled garages). The region has 1 priced toll facility, with rates from $14.69 to $14.69. On a simple daily round-trip basis from the data here, the lowest-cost option is driving and parking at about $47.83 per day.
Cost by mode in Indianapolis
Daily round-trip cost, lowest first. All figures.
| Mode | Daily round trip | How it's priced |
|---|---|---|
| Drive (park + toll)Cheapest | $47.83 | downtown parking $18.45/day + 2 x lowest priced toll ($14.69) |
Toll roads near Indianapolis
1 priced toll facility, rates from $14.69 to $14.69.
| Facility | Operator | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana Toll Road (Full Length) | Indiana Toll Road Concession Co | $14.69 |
Downtown parking
Housing + Transportation affordability
The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for housing + transportation combined. Source: CNT H+T Index (AMI household). Typical household drives 18,436 miles/yr.
The numbers above are metro-wide medians. Enter your real origin and destination to compare drive, transit, park-and-ride, bike, and Uber by actual dollars — gas, tolls, parking, and fares included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is daily parking in downtown Indianapolis?
Downtown Indianapolis parking costs about $18.45 per day, or $113.30 per month for a reserved spot, based on 40 sampled garages.
What are the toll roads near Indianapolis and what do they cost?
The Indianapolis region has 1 priced toll facilities. The highest-rate facility is Indiana Toll Road (Full Length) (Indiana Toll Road Concession Co) at $14.69. Rates across the region run from $14.69 to $14.69.
What share of income goes to housing and transportation in Indianapolis?
In the Indianapolis metro, a typical household spends about 43.0% of income on housing and transportation combined, with 21.0% on transportation alone — roughly $15,149 per year. The widely cited affordability benchmark is 45% for H+T combined.