Origin
Crawfordsville, IN
Morning in Crawfordsville on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crawfordsville, 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 11m
Distance
58.2 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crawfordsville, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Crawfordsville to Greenwood, you are looking at a straightforward 58.2-mile trek across Indiana. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 11 minutes, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-74, Lebanon Road, and South East Street to navigate between these two Midwest hubs. Expect to spend roughly $9 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. Whether you are commuting or heading out for a short change of scenery, this route is built for efficiency rather than leisure. It is a practical connection that gets you from point A to point B without any necessary intermediate stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 47.1 mi | 52m |
| South East Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| Lebanon Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Englewood Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Eastwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 47.1 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Eastwood Drive
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Eastwood Drive
2
Turn right onto North Englewood Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Englewood Drive
3
Turn right onto SR 32
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lebanon Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 74 East
5
Merge onto I 74
47 mi
·
52 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto US 31
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
South East Street
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Main Street West
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Crawfordsville, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 57.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Englewood Drive
Turn right onto North Englewood Drive
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 74
Merge onto I 74
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
51.1 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 31 South: East Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
5
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
US 31 / South East Street
Turn right onto US 31 / South East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
57.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Main Street West
Turn left onto Main Street West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.99 | $19.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.20 | $22.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.85 | $25.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
54% chance
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
18 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 11m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself cruising along a significant 47.1-mile stretch on I-74, which serves as the backbone of your journey. The personality of the drive shifts as you transition from the high-speed interstate environment to the more localized feel of Lebanon Road and South East Street. Because the majority of the trip is interstate-based, you can expect a consistent pace that is ideal for making good time. Do not anticipate many technical curves or winding country lanes, as this path prioritizes directness and speed over scenic meandering.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.1 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and South East Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Englewood Drive.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Englewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 58.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.1 miles on I 74. 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 0.1 miles (North Englewood Drive): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 74): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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