Origin
Albion, IN
Night in Albion on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, IN to Greenwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
139.8 mi
225 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 53m
★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, IN
Christopher Kirk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Albion, IN to Greenwood, IN is 139.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m via South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, and I-69, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Indiana. Expect a mixed drive that combines quicker highway travel with more local road sections. With a recommended single day for completion, this route is a straightforward option for connecting these two points in Indiana. It offers a practical way to get from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
69.9 miles from Albion, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Strawtown Pike | 32.9 mi | 38m |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| I 69 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| North Baseline Road | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on West 300 North
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 300 North
2
Turn right onto SR 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Orange Street
3
Continue on SR 9
16 mi
·
24 min
·
North Baseline Road
4
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
6
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
7
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
8
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
10
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on I 69
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
18
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 3 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak rush hour traffic in any populated areas. You'll have ample flexibility to stop as needed, but plan for one primary stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 32.9-mile stretch on South Strawtown Pike where services might be less frequent. The $22 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, and since the drive is under 4 hours, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Albion, IN, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.9 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Albion, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Albion, IN
This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Albion, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Albion, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 99.5 and 132.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
99.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
SR 37
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
116.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
|
I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
131.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
132.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.86 one way
$43.71 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.00 | $47.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.90 | $53.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.87 | $61.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.68 | $6.71 |
| Efficient EV | 35 | 0 | $12.23 | $5.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.57 | $8.95 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 4m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed bag, with 45% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of efficient travel on I-69 alongside more local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted segment is 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike, giving you a taste of the open road before transitioning. As you progress, the character of the drive shifts between faster highway speeds and the more deliberate pace of secondary roads. This variety means you'll have a dynamic driving experience, not just a monotonous interstate cruise.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.9 mi on South Strawtown Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 99.5 miles in near SR 37.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 139.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 99.5 miles (SR 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 115.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 139.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Greenwood, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 99.5 miles (SR 37): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 115.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Greenwood, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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