Origin
Elwood, IN
Late night in Elwood on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elwood, IN to Greenwood, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.8 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elwood, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Elwood to Greenwood is 53.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via I 69 and SR 37, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. With an 82% highway share, expect a straightforward drive primarily on major roads. Since it's a short, single-day route, it's ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger Indiana adventure. You'll find it's a practical connection between two points without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| SR 37 | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| SR 13 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| South Anderson Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,714 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~472 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 28
14 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 13
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Anderson Street
3
Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 37; SR 13
4
Continue on SR 13; SR 37
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 13; SR 37
5
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
6
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 69
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
14
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
15
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
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
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.9 miles from Elwood, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 13 / South Anderson Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / South Anderson Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
30.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
46 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
46.2 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $11.86 | $23.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.65 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.71 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Late night in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
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 10m 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 drive is predominantly on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 69 and SR 37. You'll encounter a stretch of 19.5 miles on I 69 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a relatively continuous driving experience with fewer interruptions, characteristic of a route designed for efficient travel. The transition from highway to surface roads will signal a change in pace and potentially more local traffic.
82% 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: 19.5 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 13 / South Anderson Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.8 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: near the start (SR 13 / South Anderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Elwood, IN
Full guide →Arriving in Greenwood, IN
Full guide →Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 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: near the start (SR 13 / South Anderson Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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