Origin
Burlington, IN
Afternoon in Burlington on Sunday
Local time
1:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burlington, 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 40m
Distance
66.9 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IN
Troy Tumbin
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This 66.9-mile drive from Burlington, Indiana to Greenwood, Indiana is a straightforward trip, clocking in at about 1 hour and 40 minutes. Given its relatively short duration and modest 45% highway share, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, saving you the need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily via US 421 and South Michigan Road, with a stretch on I-65. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, making it an economical option for a weekend getaway or a quick trip between these two Midwest locales. It offers a mixed driving experience, ideal for those who prefer a blend of highway speeds and local road exploration.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.5 miles from Burlington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 17.5 mi | 25m |
| South Michigan Road | 15.9 mi | 26m |
| I 65 | 12.8 mi | 16m |
| County Road 600 East | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Michigan Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 17.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 22
78 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 22
2
Turn left onto SR 29
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Michigan Street
3
Continue on SR 29
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 600 East
4
Continue on US 421; SR 28
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 421; SR 28
5
Enter roundabout onto US 421
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Michigan Road
6
Continue on US 421
16 mi
·
25 min
·
South Michigan Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 65 South
9
Merge onto I 65
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 65
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 65
Exit 112A
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 65
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour, 40-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. Since it's a single-day trip with no mandatory stops suggested, you can depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you leave the more populated areas, as the estimated fuel cost is $10. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 17.5 miles on US 421, so plan any brief breaks before or after this segment if needed. This route is designed for ease, allowing you to focus on reaching your destination without feeling rushed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.5 miles from Burlington, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.5 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.5 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Burlington, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burlington, IN
This is one driving day of about 66.9 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Burlington, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 17.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 33.5 miles from Burlington, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 31.4 and 65.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 421 / South Michigan Road
Enter roundabout onto US 421 / South Michigan Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
I 65 / Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
Merge onto I 65 / Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
54.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m 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
65.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.46 one way
$20.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.77 | $29.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.02 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.37 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:29 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
22 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 40m 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?
The journey from Burlington to Greenwood presents a mixed driving profile, with 45% of the route being on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 17.5 miles along US 421, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The drive transitions between the more open feel of main roads and the efficiency of interstate travel. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous grind, but rather enjoy a dynamic route that keeps things interesting behind the wheel. Expect a blend of rural and suburban environments as you make your way south.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.5 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 31.4 miles in near US 421 / South Michigan Road.
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 40m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 31.4 miles (US 421 / South Michigan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.5 miles (I 65 / Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 66.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.5 miles on US 421. 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 31.4 miles (US 421 / South Michigan Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48.5 miles (I 65 / Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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