Origin
Greensburg, IN
Late night in Greensburg on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greensburg, IN to Indianapolis, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
48.7 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greensburg, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Greensburg to Indianapolis covers 52.1 miles and typically takes about 54 minutes. This straightforward journey stays entirely within the Midwest, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Since the total fuel cost is estimated at just $7, it is an incredibly budget-friendly trip. You will navigate primarily via East Washington Street, North Broadway Street, and West North Street to complete the connection. There is no need for an overnight stay given the short duration, allowing you to easily complete the round trip in one go. Expect a practical, local transit experience that gets you between these Indiana cities efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 421 | 40 mi | 43m |
| Southeastern Avenue | 5 mi | 7m |
| East Washington Street | 1 mi | 3m |
| North Michigan Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West North Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 40 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greensburg, IN and Indianapolis, IN.
1
Start on this road
167 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Washington Street
54 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Washington Street
3
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
409 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Broadway Street
4
Turn left onto West North Street
409 ft
·
10 sec
·
West North Street
5
Turn right onto North Jackson Street
124 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Jackson Street
6
Turn slight left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Michigan Avenue
7
Continue on US 421
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 421
8
Turn right onto US 421
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 421
9
Take the ramp onto US 421
39 mi
·
41 min
·
US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on this road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 94
Toward Southeastern Avenue
11
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto Southeastern Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Southeastern Avenue
13
Continue on Southeastern Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeastern Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Washington Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Illinois Street
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto West Market Street
351 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Market Street
17
At end of road, turn right
257 ft
·
28 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 24.4 miles from Greensburg, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 48.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West North Street
Turn left onto West North Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
5
47.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
North Illinois Street
Turn right onto North Illinois Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
48.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
West Market Street
Turn right onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.61 one way
$15.23 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 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 | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
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
Indianapolis, IN
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
4:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 12 mph
17% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Cumberland, 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
18 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
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate through local streets, which means there is no single long stretch of uninterrupted road; in fact, the longest stretch on East Washington Street is 0 miles. Because this path relies on local roads rather than major expressways, your pace will depend heavily on local traffic patterns and intersections. The character of the drive is defined by constant adjustments and attention to local road navigation. It offers a grounded perspective of the region, keeping you off the main highways for the entire 52.1-mile journey.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on US 421.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and Southeastern Avenue. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West North Street.
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 48.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Greensburg, IN
Full guide →Greensburg is a small town in Southern Indiana.
Arriving in Indianapolis, IN
Full guide →Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
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 59m. Total distance: 48.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 40 miles on US 421. 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 0.1 miles (West North Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles (East Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Indianapolis, 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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