Origin
Ashland, IN
Late night in Ashland on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, 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 16m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, IN
Tom Fisk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This 62-mile drive from Ashland to Greenwood, Indiana, is a straightforward 1 hour and 14-minute trip perfect for a single day. You'll navigate primarily using South Memorial Drive and Emerson Avenue, with a portion on I-465 South, though there's no significant highway driving involved. With a fuel cost estimated at $9, this route offers an economical option for local travel within the Midwest. Given its short duration and lack of required overnight stops, you have a lot of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times. This is a practical, local journey with no complex logistics to worry about.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 32.7 mi | 35m |
| I 69 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Memorial Drive | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| SR 38 | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Messick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 32.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Messick Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Messick Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 38
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 38
3
Turn left onto SR 3
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
South Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
5
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 South
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 69; I 465
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
9
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
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
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Ashland, 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 0.6 and 52.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 38
At end of road, turn right onto SR 38
Navigation decision point
8
43.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
7
44.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 South
7
51.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
52.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Eden, IN
30 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 16m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 62-mile journey, with a highway share of 0%. This means you'll be on surface streets for the majority of the 1 hour and 14-minute trip, offering a more intimate connection with the communities you pass through. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch to note due to the local road focus, be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits. The road character remains consistent, emphasizing local navigation over high-speed transit.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near SR 38.
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 59.8 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 0.6 miles (SR 38): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.7 miles on I 70. 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 0.6 miles (SR 38): Navigation decision point; at 43.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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