Origin
Ellettsville, IN
Morning in Ellettsville on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellettsville, 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 1m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Ellettsville to Greenwood is 47.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 1 minute via I 69 and State Road 46, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Indiana's Midwest region. Expect a mostly highway-focused experience, ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. With only about an hour of driving time, you'll find this route requires minimal planning and can easily be completed on a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 35.3 mi | 38m |
| State Road 46 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| West Temperance Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 35.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellettsville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 46
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Temperance Street
2
Continue on SR 46
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Road 46
3
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
4
Merge onto I 69
35 mi
·
38 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
6
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
7
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 300 West
10
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
11
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
12
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
14
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
24 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 23.9 miles from Ellettsville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 47 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
41 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
41.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
46 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
47 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.47 one way
$14.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.21 | $16.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.20 | $18.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 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 | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
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
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
24 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
1 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 1m 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 primarily a highway-focused drive, with 74% of it on major roads like I 69. You'll experience a significant stretch of 35.3 miles on I 69, offering consistent speed and minimal interruptions. As you transition from I 69, you'll also utilize State Road 46 and West Smith Valley Road, which may offer a slightly different pace but maintain the overall efficiency of the journey. The road character is predominantly geared towards covering ground quickly.
74% 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: 35.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and State Road 46. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in near I 69.
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 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.4 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.3 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 5.7 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 41.4 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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