Origin
Franklin, IN
Afternoon in Franklin on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, IN to Greenwood, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Franklin and Greenwood, this 10.1-mile journey is an efficient choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $2 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. Because the trip is so brief, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated planning. This route serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection for travelers moving through Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Morton Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 31 | 4 mi | 6m |
| South Meridian Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Madison Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Smith Valley Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Morton Street
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on East Jefferson Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
2
Turn right onto US 31
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Morton Street
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on US 31
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US 31
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto South Madison Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
South Madison Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
6
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
7
Turn slight left
146 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Meridian Street
9
Turn left onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
10
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31 / North Morton Street
Turn right onto US 31 / North Morton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
9.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
South Madison Avenue
Turn right onto South Madison Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
9.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Main Street West
Turn left onto Main Street West
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 10 to 14 mph
61% 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
16 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
16m 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 drive offers a mixed-road experience that transitions between local streets and highway travel. You will spend roughly 39% of your time on the highway, balancing steady cruising with more controlled driving. The longest continuous segment occurs on North Morton Street, where you will navigate a 5-mile stretch before transitioning onto US 31 and South Meridian Street. Expect a functional road personality that changes from urban thoroughfares to higher-speed highway lanes. It is a straightforward commute that provides a steady rhythm without the complexity of technical mountain roads or winding back-country paths.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on North Morton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 31 / North Morton Street.
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 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31 / North Morton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (South Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Franklin, IN
Full guide →Franklin is a city and southern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana, home to Franklin College and an aesthetic Colonial Revival city hall.
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 16m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5 miles on North Morton Street. 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 0.5 miles (US 31 / North Morton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (South Madison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.5 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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