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Trip from Darmstadt, IN to Greenwood, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 54m

Distance

152.3 mi

245 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 43m ★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Darmstadt, IN, IN

Darmstadt, IN

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This 153.3-mile journey from Darmstadt to Greenwood, Indiana, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Darmstadt Road, Old Princeton Road, and West Baseline Road, with no highway driving involved. Expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this trip. The drive offers a straightforward route through the Midwest region, suitable for those who prefer to stay off major interstates. With only one recommended stop, it's a manageable drive for a relaxed day trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.1 miles from Darmstadt, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 134.9 mi 2h 25m
I 64 4.1 mi 4m
West Smith Valley Road 3.2 mi 5m
Main Street West 2.8 mi 4m
US 41 2.7 mi 3m
West Baseline Road 1.1 mi 2m
Darmstadt Road 1 mi 1m
Old Princeton Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 134.9 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Darmstadt, IN and Greenwood, IN.

1

Start on West Boonville New Harmony Road

130 ft · 4 sec · West Boonville New Harmony Road
2

Turn right onto Darmstadt Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Darmstadt Road
3

Turn straight onto Old Princeton Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Old Princeton Road
4

Turn right onto West Baseline Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Baseline Road
5

Turn left onto US 41

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 41
6

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 64 East
7

Merge onto I 64

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 64
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Exit 29B Toward I 69 North, SR 57 North Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 69; SR 57

135 mi · 2 hr 25 min · I 69; SR 57
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 46 sec
Exit 156 Toward Smith Valley Road
11

Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Smith Valley Road
12

Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

152 ft · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
13

Continue on West Smith Valley Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
14

Turn left onto SR 135

0.5 mi · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
15

Turn right onto Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
16

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

85 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West
17

Continue on Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
18

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

100 ft · 2 sec · Main Street West
19

Continue on Main Street West

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 42-minute duration and 153.3-mile length, this trip is ideal for a single day. To make the most of it, consider departing in the morning to allow for flexibility with your single recommended stop. The estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin. Since there are no significant highway segments, pay close attention to posted speed limits and local traffic patterns on roads like Darmstadt Road. Being a turn-heavy route, having a reliable GPS or map is highly recommended.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.1 miles from Darmstadt, IN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.9 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 34 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.1 miles or 1h 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Darmstadt, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Darmstadt, IN

This is one driving day of about 152.3 miles and 2h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Darmstadt, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 134.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clear Creek, IN

76 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.

Popular next leg

Clear Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN

49.7 mi · 1h 2m

Pacing Suggestions

Oakland City, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clear Creek, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.1 miles from Darmstadt, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, Indiana

1.2 mi

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenwood, Indiana

1.9 mi

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Cloverleaf Family Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18123341077

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178882800

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Sushi Club (Sushi All You Can Eat)

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–3:30 pm

+13174978097

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

King Gyros Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+18123344144

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Evansville Wartime Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour

Evansville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18124247461

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 145.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 64 East
8
10.3 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward I 69 North, SR 57 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 29B Toward I 69 North, SR 57 North
5
10.5 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 69; SR 57

Merge onto I 69; SR 57

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
145.5 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 156 Toward Smith Valley Road
5
145.9 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | West Smith Valley Road

Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.81 one way

$47.62 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.14 $52.29
premium $4.89 $29.31 $58.62
diesel $5.61 $33.63 $67.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.7 0 $15.99 $7.31
Efficient EV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09
EV Truck/SUV 60.9 0 $21.32 $9.75

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Darmstadt, IN

Late night in Darmstadt on Tuesday

Local time

4:17 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Late night in Greenwood on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Clear Creek, IN

76 mi in

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

3 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

2h 54m 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 route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on long, straight stretches. The highway share is 0%, so you won't encounter any high-speed interstate sections. While there isn't a specified longest uninterrupted stretch, expect a continuous engagement with local road conditions. The drive progresses through a series of connected local roads, offering a more intimate experience of the Indiana landscape compared to highway travel.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.9 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 64. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 152.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 69; SR 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 152.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 134.9 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.5 miles (I 69; SR 57): 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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