Indiana Drivers May Face Tolls on I-70 Starting in 2029

Governor's proposal would charge 10 cents per mile for cars, 54 cents per mile for semi-trucks

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Indiana Governor Mike Braun has proposed adding tolls to Interstate 70 starting in 2029, if approved by the federal government. The toll would be 10 cents per mile for cars and SUVs, and 54 cents per mile for semi-trailers, to help fund the expansion of I-70 from four to six or more lanes across the state.

Why it matters

The proposal to add tolls to I-70, a major east-west highway in Indiana, has drawn mixed reactions from residents. While some see it as a necessary step to improve the road infrastructure, others are concerned about the added financial burden, especially for daily commuters.

The details

Under the governor's proposal, drivers would be charged 10 cents per mile for cars and SUVs, and 54 cents per mile for semi-trailers, to travel the 156-mile stretch of I-70 across Indiana. This would amount to around $15.60 for a car and $84.24 for a semi-truck to drive the full length of the interstate. The tolls would be used to fund the expansion of I-70 from four to six or more lanes.

  • The tolls would not go into effect until 2029, if the federal government approves Indiana's application.
  • Portions of I-70 are already tolled in Pennsylvania and Kansas.

The players

Mike Braun

The governor of Indiana who has proposed adding tolls to I-70.

Rob Guernsey

An Indiana resident who is not happy with the toll proposal, citing the strain it would put on people and the constant maintenance on I-70.

Gabriel Collins-Green

An Indiana resident who would rather see the focus on improving local roads rather than adding tolls to I-70.

Elkis Geronimo

A Florida transplant who is used to paying tolls and doesn't mind the idea, saying the government needs the money.

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What they’re saying

“I think that's going to put a lot of strain on people. Because it's a pretty major artery.”

— Rob Guernsey, Indiana resident (WISH-TV)

“I'm not the biggest fan of it. My biggest harp on the whole ordeal is I'd rather have clean roads that we can drive on with no traffic or potholes.”

— Gabriel Collins-Green, Indiana resident (WISH-TV)

“The government needs that money. Maybe for us, it's not a good idea, but that is the way. Plus, you'll spend more time driving if you don't pay.”

— Elkis Geronimo, Indiana resident (WISH-TV)

What’s next

If the federal government approves Indiana's application, drivers won't start paying tolls on I-70 until 2029.

The takeaway

The proposed tolls on I-70 in Indiana have sparked a debate among residents, with some seeing it as a necessary step to improve the road infrastructure, while others are concerned about the added financial burden, especially for daily commuters. The outcome of the federal approval process will determine whether these tolls become a reality in the coming years.