Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Clear Creek, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
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Clear Creek, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Greenwood to Clear Creek, you can expect a straightforward 49.9-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes. This Midwest drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is efficient enough that you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. Budgeting about $8 for fuel covers the trip comfortably, making it an affordable option for travelers. Because the route is compact and focused, it serves as an easy transition between these two Indiana locations. You will primarily navigate via I-69, West Smith Valley Road, and Main Street West to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed and direct access over complex detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 41.1 mi | 45m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| SR 37 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Church Lane | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rogers Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Victor Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 41.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Clear Creek, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
4
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
5
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
6
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 300 West
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
510 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
12
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 37
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
14
Turn left onto South Victor Pike
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Victor Pike
15
Turn right onto West Church Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Church Lane
16
Turn left onto Rogers Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Rogers Street
17
Arrive at destination
Rogers Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 25 miles from Greenwood, 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 0.8 and 48.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 135 / County Road 300 West
Turn left onto SR 135 / County Road 300 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
48.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 37
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 37 toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 114
Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.80 one way
$15.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.60 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 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 | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
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
Clear Creek, IN
Morning in Clear Creek on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
25 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
22 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 3m 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 is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of your travel time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 41.1 miles on I-69. The experience is defined by these fast-paced highway segments, which eventually transition into local roads like West Smith Valley Road and Main Street West as you approach Clear Creek. While the interstate portion allows for steady cruising, the character of the drive shifts once you exit the highway. Expect a consistent, efficient pace that favors utility, as the road conditions remain predictable throughout the entire 1.05-hour duration.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.1 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West Smith Valley Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Main Street West.
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 49.9 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 0.8 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (SR 135 / County Road 300 West): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
818 ft
593 ft
Total Climb
562 ft
Total Descent
710 ft
Highest Point
818 ft
~42.8 mi in
Elevation Range
225 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 41.1 miles on I 69. 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 0.8 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.7 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.8 miles (SR 135 / County Road 300 West): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Clear Creek, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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