Origin
Broad Ripple, IN
Afternoon in Broad Ripple on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broad Ripple, 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
36m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broad Ripple, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Broad Ripple to Greenwood, you are looking at a straightforward 22.4-mile trip through the heart of the Midwest. Expect the drive to take roughly 36 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate via a combination of North Keystone Avenue, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, and I-65. With fuel costs estimated at around $3, this route is as budget-friendly as it is convenient. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or multiple stops along the way. It is a practical, efficient connection between these two Indiana communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| North Keystone Avenue | 4.4 mi | 9m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Kessler Boulevard East Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Winthrop Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broad Ripple, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Winthrop Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Winthrop Avenue
2
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
3
Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
4.4 mi
·
9 min
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 70 West
5
Merge onto I 70
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Turn left onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Turn right onto North Keystone Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
5
20.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Afternoon in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
36m 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 22.4-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps things interesting as you transition between local roads and major thoroughfares. Roughly 48% of your journey will be spent on the highway, providing a balance between urban navigation and faster transit. You will experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.8 miles while cruising on I-65, which allows for a consistent pace. Navigating through North Keystone Avenue offers a different feel than the open highway segments, ensuring the drive doesn't feel like a monotonous grind. Prepare for a shift in scenery as you move from the northern reaches of Broad Ripple down toward the Greenwood area.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Kessler Boulevard East Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.3 miles (Kessler Boulevard East Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
840 ft
709 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
119 ft
Highest Point
840 ft
~20.8 mi in
Elevation Range
131 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 65. 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 0.3 miles (Kessler Boulevard East Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (I 65): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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