As the University of Wisconsin Badgers prepare for a return trip to the NCAA Final Four this weekend, AAA Wisconsin has some advice for fans that plan to travel with them to Indianapolis. AAA spokesman Nick Jarmuscz says the drive from Fond du Lac to Indianapolis is approximately 340 miles along the most direct route, which is Interstate 90 to 294 in Illinois, then Interstate 94 to 65 in Indiana. Jarmuscz says its at least a six or seven hour drive. “I would say to leave yourself plenty of time,” Jarmuscz told AM 1170 WFDL’s Between the Lines program. The route includes numerous tolls and minor construction along Interstates 94 and 294 in Illinois, as well as construction on Interstate 65 as they enter the Indianapolis metro area. Travelers looking to avoid the construction, tolls and traffic around the Chicago metro area could opt for Interstate 39 to 74, which is approximately 38 miles longer. Travelers should also remember that Indianapolis is in the Eastern Time Zone, so they will “lose” an hour heading there and “gain” an hour on the return trip. According to AAA’s Fuel Gauge Report, average gas prices along the route are $2.46 in Wisconsin, $2.66 in Illinois and $2.40 in Indiana.
