Indiana → Illinois · Interstate 65 / Interstate 70
The night-time return from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Chicago, Illinois, deserves its own protocol: anti-glare driving glasses on, dashboard light dimmed to the lowest setting, and well-lit truck stops pre-identified as candidate rest stops. The 313 km (194 miles) of Interstate 65 / Interstate 70 and the 2h 59m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $26.22 for the 28.5 liters (7.5 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $134.59 applying the prevailing $0.43/km — without an automatic night premium in the IRS standard mileage rate (2025) table. If the company pays night-driving overtime, open a separate line on the Clara receipt: the payroll integration already recognizes the entry.