Origin
Arcadia, IN
Evening in Arcadia on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arcadia, 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
1h 2m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arcadia, IN
Anastasia Shuraeva
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Arcadia, IN to Greenwood, IN is 44.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m via I 69 and IN-37, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving through the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive that’s mostly highway, making it a straightforward trip. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, offering flexibility for when you want to depart and how often you might want to stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| IN-37 | 6.5 mi | 8m |
| North Peru Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Cicero Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Conner Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arcadia, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 19
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Cicero Avenue
3
Continue on SR 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Peru Street
4
Continue on SR 19
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Cicero Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32; SR 38
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
6
Turn right onto SR 37
6.5 mi
·
8 min
·
IN-37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
14
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
15
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Arcadia, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street
Navigation decision point
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
21.4 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
36.8 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
7:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
22 mi in
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
23 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
1h 2m 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 route features a 58% highway share, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster roads like I 69. The longest continuous stretch you’ll encounter is 19.5 miles on I 69. The drive progresses from potentially local roads like North Peru Street onto the main arteries of I 69 and IN-37, offering a mixed driving experience. You’ll notice the shift from more local access to higher-speed travel as you progress toward Greenwood.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 9.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 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 1h 2m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / West Conner Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, IN before heading back.
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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