Origin
Chesterton, IN
Morning in Chesterton on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterton, IN to Greenwood, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.2 mi
44 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterton, IN
Joaquin Carfagna
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.2-mile drive from Chesterton, IN to Greenwood, IN is designed for efficiency, taking just about 38 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays and featuring a modest fuel cost of around $4. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a direct and uncomplicated journey through the Midwest. Given its short duration and highway-focused profile, this trip is ideal when you need to get from point A to point B without extensive detours or prolonged travel time. You'll be covering ground quickly on this Indiana-to-Indiana route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East 96th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 13.6 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterton, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East 96th Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East 96th Street
3
Enter roundabout onto East 96th Street
93 ft
·
5 sec
·
East 96th Street
4
Continue on East 96th Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East 96th Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
9
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
15
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
16
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 96th Street
Turn left onto East 96th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
19.6 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
$4.25 one way
$8.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.01 | $12.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.38 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
20 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
38m 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 highway-focused experience for 65% of this 27.2-mile journey. The bulk of your travel will be on I-69, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 13.6 miles. You'll also navigate portions of I-465 before transitioning to South Emerson Avenue. This profile suggests a drive characterized by higher speeds and consistent progress, rather than winding scenic byways. The road character remains largely consistent, prioritizing directness over varied landscapes, so settle in for a steady drive.
65% 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: 13.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Emerson Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 96th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 27.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East 96th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 69. 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 0.1 miles (East 96th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.9 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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