Greenwood, IN to Albion, IN is 157.8 miles and takes about 3h 4m via I 69 and US 33, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, entirely within Indiana, making it a straightforward drive between two points in the region. With 90% of the route on highways, expect a relatively quick transit time. The main roads are I 69 and US 33, indicating a mix of interstate cruising and potentially more direct, but still efficient, highway travel. This is a solid option for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.9 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
123.7 mi
2h 16m
US 33
18.6 mi
23m
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi
10m
South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi
7m
South Meridian Street
1.5 mi
2m
East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
1m
South Orange Street
0.5 mi
1m
West 300 North
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 123.7 mi, about 2h 16m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 118 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,603 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,118
Quietest
2 AM
~210 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Greenwood, IN and Albion, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
95 ft·7 sec·Main Street West
2
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
1.5 mi·2 min·South Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi·1 min·East County Line Road South
4
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi·7 min·South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi·2 min·I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
105 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit onto US 33
0.7 mi·1 min·US 33
Exit 309BToward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen RoadUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit onto US 33
18 mi·21 min·US 33
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 9
7.2 mi·10 min·North Baseline Road
13
Continue on SR 9
0.5 mi·1 min·South Orange Street
14
Turn left onto West 300 North
115 ft·3 sec·West 300 North
15
Arrive at destination
West 300 North
Trip Plan
Given this route takes just over 3 hours, you can comfortably depart anytime in the morning or early afternoon and still arrive with plenty of daylight. The drive is short enough that you can be flexible with your departure time. There's only one recommended stop, so plan it strategically along I 69 for a break or fuel top-off. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $25 budget is an estimate and prices can fluctuate. North Baseline Road marks the end of the most direct highway portions, so be prepared for slightly slower speeds as you approach Albion.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.9 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 35 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.9 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 157.8 miles and 3h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 123.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 132.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.8 mi into trip|~29m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
6
26.1 mi into trip|~35m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
131.5 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 33
Take the exit onto US 33 toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 309B
Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
5
132.2 mi into trip|~2h 30m in|US 33
Take the exit onto US 33
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.47 one way
$48.93 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$26.83
$53.65
premium
$4.93
$30.62
$61.23
diesel
$5.60
$34.78
$69.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.57
$7.57
Efficient EV
39.5
0
$13.81
$6.31
EV Truck/SUV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Sep 3, 2026
Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning
in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Albion, IN
Morning
in Albion on Friday
Local time
6:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Chesterfield, IN
79 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
3h 4m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 90% of the 157.8 miles on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 123.7 miles on I 69 before transitioning to US 33 and then North Baseline Road. Expect a consistent cruising speed for most of the trip, with the highway portion likely offering frequent, but manageable, exit and entrance ramps. The shift from interstate to US 33 will signal the end of the most rapid segment.
90% 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: 123.7 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 33. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Meridian Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 157.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 4m. Total distance: 157.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 123.7 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Albion, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
