Origin
Bedford, IN
Evening in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, 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 24m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Bedford, IN to Greenwood, IN is 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m via I 69 and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on major highways, making it a convenient option for a quick journey. Consider this route if you need a no-fuss drive between these two points, as it offers a direct path with minimal complexity. The short duration means you can easily fit it into a busy schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 41.4 mi | 45m |
| SR 37 | 18.6 mi | 23m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| 16th Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 15th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| M Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 41.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on L Street
363 ft
·
14 sec
·
L Street
2
Turn left onto US 50
448 ft
·
12 sec
·
15th Street
3
Turn left onto US 50
413 ft
·
11 sec
·
M Street
4
Turn right onto US 50
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
16th Street
5
Turn right onto SR 37
19 mi
·
23 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
8
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
10
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
11
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 300 West
12
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
14
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
15
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
16
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Bedford, 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 0.1 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50 / 15th Street
Turn left onto US 50 / 15th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 50 / M Street
Turn left onto US 50 / M Street
Navigation decision point
5
20.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
5
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Evening in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
5:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
34 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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 87% of the journey taking place on major roads like I 69 and SR 37. You'll experience a significant stretch of 41.4 miles on I 69, offering continuous, faster travel. The route transitions from I 69 to SR 37 and then onto West Smith Valley Road, indicating a shift from interstate speeds to more local road conditions closer to your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over winding scenic byways.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 50 / 15th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 50 / 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford, IN
Full guide →Bedford is a town in Southern Indiana, 20 mi (32 km) south of Bloomington. It is the county seat of Lawrence County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (US 50 / 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 50 / M Street): Navigation decision point; at 20.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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