Origin
Cambridge City, IN
Morning in Cambridge City on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cambridge City, 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 21m
Distance
67.2 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge City, IN
Ernie Marquez
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Cambridge City to Greenwood is 67.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I-70, I-69, and South Emerson Avenue, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region, and is a straightforward, primarily highway-focused trip. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for the majority of the journey. Given its manageable length and duration, this drive is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for a relaxed pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 47 mi | 51m |
| I 69 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| SR 1 | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 47 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge City, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on US 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 1
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 1
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 70
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 69; I 465
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
13
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
15
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 33.6 miles from Cambridge City, 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 0.9 and 59.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 1
Turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
51.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
51.5 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m 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
$10.51 one way
$21.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.54 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.93 | $25.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.84 | $29.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 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 | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.41 | $4.30 |
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
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
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
2 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 21m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the route utilizing major highways. Expect a significant stretch of 47 miles on I-70, offering a consistent and relatively fast pace. As you transition to I-69 and then South Emerson Avenue, the character remains largely consistent with highway driving, minimizing the need to navigate complex local roads. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, making it easy to cover the 67.2 miles with minimal interruption.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47 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 0.9 miles in near SR 1.
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 67.2 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 0.9 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 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 21m. Total distance: 67.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47 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 0.9 miles (SR 1): Lane positioning matters here; at 51.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.5 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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