Origin
Fortville, IN
Morning in Fortville on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fortville, 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
46m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fortville, IN
Tom Fisk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Fortville to Greenwood is 30.1 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 69 and Pendleton Pike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving you through the Midwest region. It’s a straightforward drive, primarily on well-maintained roads, making it a practical choice for a short journey. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick, uncomplicated transit between these two points without venturing too far off the beaten path.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Pendleton Pike | 9.5 mi | 16m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Broadway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 36 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fortville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Noel Avenue
289 ft
·
14 sec
·
Noel Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Broadway Street
3
Continue on US 36; SR 67
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Pendleton Pike
4
Continue on US 36; SR 67
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broadway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on US 36; SR 67
6.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Pendleton Pike
6
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 69; I 465
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
13
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
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
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Fortville, 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 0.1 and 22.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street
Turn right onto US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Turn left onto US 36; SR 67 toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 South, US 36 West, SR 67 South
5
12.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 69; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
22.3 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
22.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
$4.71 one way
$9.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.17 | $10.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.79 | $11.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
23 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
46m 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 offers a mixed drive experience, with about 33% of it on highways like I 69. You’ll encounter stretches of faster-paced driving, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 9.6 miles on I 69. Expect the road to transition from interstate to more urban or suburban arteries such as Pendleton Pike and South Emerson Avenue as you approach your destination. The overall feel is a blend of efficient highway travel and localized road navigation.
33% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 30.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 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: at 0.1 miles (US 36; SR 67 / West Broadway Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (US 36; SR 67): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.6 miles (I 69; I 465): 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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