- Gets dark7:32 pmGates open 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM Sunday through Thursday
- Google rating3.5012345678901234567890123456789reviews
- Screens4
- Price$10per adult
- Outside food$20permit per car
- Car spots500
- Opened1953
Tri-Way Drive-In Theatre is a cash-only drive-in in Plymouth, Indiana, showing double features on two screens. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children ages 4 to 11, with kids 3 and under free.
A food permit lets you bring in outside food and drinks for $20 per vehicle.
Location
Where is Tri-Way Drive-In Theater?
Tri-Way Drive-In Theater is at 4400 Michigan Rd, Plymouth, IN 46563. The entrance is at Michigan Road (Old US-31) & 4-A Road. The closest highway is US-6, 2 mi north.
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Where to eat nearby
If you would rather eat before the movie than at the counter:
- La Paz Diner
- Christos Family Dining
- King's Buffet
Start time
What time does the movie start at Tri-Way Drive-In Theater?
Tri-Way Drive-In Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Check its Facebook page on the day you go.
In October the sun sets around 7:04 pm and it gets dark around 7:32 pm.
Dark means full dark, about 25 minutes after sunset. It is not a time Tri-Way Drive-In Theater promises, and some drive-ins start the movie before it. Plan to be parked by sunset.
Here is when it gets dark in each month, from March to October, on the 15th.
| Month | Gets dark |
|---|---|
| March | 8:18 pm |
| April | 8:53 pm |
| May | 9:28 pm |
| June | 9:54 pm |
| July | 9:50 pm |
| August | 9:15 pm |
| September | 8:23 pm |
| October | 7:32 pm |
For more on what time it gets dark and when drive-ins really start their movies, read our start-time guide.
Prices
How much Tri-Way Drive-In Theater costs
- Adult$10
- Child$8Ages 4-11
- Under 4FreeKids 3 and under
Amenities
Food, restrooms and rules
- Full kitchen
- Outside food is allowed with a $20 permit, bought at the gate
- Arrival buffer: 30 min before showtime Sunday-Thursday; pre-sale tickets must be redeemed at the box office 60 min before showtime Friday, Saturday and special events
- Screen rental: screens rentable for private events, $1,500 per screen Sunday-Friday or $2,500 Saturday, May through September
- Affiliated indoor theater: employment applications are dropped off with the manager at Showland Cinemas, 2745 N. Oak Road, Plymouth, IN 46563, suggesting shared management
Before you go
Know before you go
- The box office opens 7:30 PM Friday and Saturday, 8:00 PM Sunday through Thursday
- No large vehicles in the front row: lifted trucks/SUVs, RVs, full-size vans, 2500-and-larger pickups, or 15+ passenger vans/minibuses.
- Rain or shine, the movie plays
- Bring cash. The gate does not take cards
- Bring a battery-powered AM/FM stereo for movie audio, per a September 2026 Google review.
- Box office closes at 9:30 PM, and once the ticket computer shuts down for the night nobody else is admitted, even if you're already on your way.
- Arriving early doesn't get you in early: early admission isn't allowed, so you wait in the entrance lane until gate time even if you show up well ahead of showtime.
History
The history of Tri-Way Drive-In Theater
Tri-Way Drive-In opened June 4, 1953 as a single-screen theater, with a benefit screening of "Has Anyone Seen My Gal" starring Charles Coburn and Piper Laurie, proceeds going to the Hospital Auxiliary.
The public submitted names for the new theater; winner Janet Combs, who proposed "Tri-Way" for its spot near US Routes 6, 30 and 31, received a year's family pass. It has since grown to four screens and is one of the few drive-ins still operating in Indiana.
FAQ
Questions about Tri-Way Drive-In Theater, answered
How many screens does Tri-Way Drive-In Theater have?
Tri-Way Drive-In Theater has four screens. Each one shows a different film on the same night, so you choose which screen you want as you pull in and park facing it. Ask at the gate what is playing on each.
What time does the movie start at Tri-Way Drive-In Theater?
Tri-Way Drive-In Theater does not post a set start time that we could find. Most drive-ins start the movie around dusk, which in October is about 7:32 pm and at midsummer closer to 9:54 pm. Plan to be parked by sunset and check with the theater on the day you go.
When is Tri-Way Drive-In Theater open?
For the 2026 season, Tri-Way Drive-In Theater is open from March to October, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. It closes for the winter and reopens in the spring, so a trip outside those months is not possible.
How much does Tri-Way Drive-In Theater cost?
Admission to Tri-Way Drive-In Theater is $10 per adult, $8 per child 4-11. Two adults and two children come to $36. Children 3 and under get in free. The booth takes cash only, so stop at a machine on the way.
Can I bring my own food to Tri-Way Drive-In Theater?
You can bring your own food to Tri-Way Drive-In Theater once you have bought a permit for $20 a car. The permit is worth it if you were going to spend more than that at the counter anyway. Without one, outside food is not allowed in.
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