Indiana → Michigan · Interstate 65 / Interstate 70
The night-time return from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Detroit, Michigan, 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 447 km (278 miles) of Interstate 65 / Interstate 70 and the 5h 30m of driving cross zones with patchy cellular coverage during the small hours. Approximate refuel cost on the way back stays at $37.35 for the 40.6 liters (10.7 gallons) consumed. Forecast reimbursement for the night leg holds at $192.21 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.