Origin
Clear Creek, IN
Morning in Clear Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clear Creek, 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 2m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clear Creek, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Clear Creek to Greenwood, you are facing a manageable 50.6-mile trek through the heart of Indiana. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via West Church Lane, South Victor Pike, and Smith Valley Road, keeping your travel expenses low with an estimated fuel cost of only $8. Because the total duration is just over an hour, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complex logistics. This route serves as a straightforward connection between two Midwest locations, providing a practical way to reach your destination without the stress of a long-haul journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 41.4 mi | 45m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| SR 37 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Church Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Victor Pike | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 41.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clear Creek, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Rogers Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Rogers Street
2
Turn right onto West Church Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Lane
3
Turn left onto South Victor Pike
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
South Victor Pike
4
Turn right onto SR 37
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
7
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
10
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 300 West
11
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
12
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
13
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
14
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
15
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Clear Creek, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Church Lane
Turn right onto West Church Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 37
Turn right onto SR 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.77 one way
$15.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.56 | $19.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
25 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
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 2m 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?
Forget about monotonous interstate cruising; this journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local personality. With a highway share of 0%, you can expect a more intimate driving experience as you navigate local roads rather than high-speed lanes. The path demands your full attention due to its technical nature, requiring you to remain engaged with the road layout throughout the entire 50.6-mile distance. Since there are no designated stops, you will likely find yourself in a steady, rhythmic flow from start to finish. It is a drive that prioritizes local connectivity over rapid transit, giving you a hands-on feel for the regional landscape.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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 West Smith Valley Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Church Lane.
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 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (West Church Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 0.2 miles (West Church Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 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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