Indiana License Plate

Plate Design

Covered Bridge (Standard)

Indiana standard license plate: light blue sky background with white clouds, bold dark navy Indiana text across the top, large dark navy plate numbers in the center, and a classic red-brown wooden covered bridge spanning a small creek surrounded by evergreen and deciduous trees on green grass

Indiana's standard plate is a scenic showcase of rural Hoosier country. A light blue sky fills the upper half with a few white clouds floating behind the bold dark navy "INDIANA" header. The lower half features a classic wooden covered bridge — painted red-brown with a gray roof — spanning a quiet creek, flanked by tall evergreens and leafy green trees. It's a warm, pastoral design that nods to one of Indiana's most beloved landscapes.

How Rare Is It on the Road Trip Game?

Common. Indiana is the 17th most populous state and sits at a major crossroads of American interstates — I-65, I-70, I-74, and the I-80/90 tollway all cut through the state. Indiana plates are a regular fixture on Midwestern highways and appear frequently on long-haul routes in both directions.

Spotting Tip

I-65 through Indianapolis is one of the most reliable corridors for Indiana plates, connecting Chicago to Louisville and beyond. The I-80/90 Indiana Toll Road in the northern part of the state is another hotspot — it's a major coast-to-coast freight route, so you'll spot Indiana plates on semis and passenger cars alike. Any truck stop on I-70 between St. Louis and Columbus is worth a scan.

Fun Fact

Parke County in western Indiana is known as the "Covered Bridge Capital of the World," with more than 30 historic covered bridges still standing — more than any other county in the United States. The covered bridge on Indiana's plate is a direct nod to this unique heritage.