Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Ingalls, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Ingalls, IN
Martin Auge
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Ingalls, IN covers 32.8 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 36, I 69, South Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on US 36. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 36 | 15.4 mi | 25m |
| I 69 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| South Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North Meridian Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 36
— 15.4 mi, about 25m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 66 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,714 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~472 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 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 Ingalls, 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
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 36; SR 67
Exit 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67
15 mi
·
25 min
·
US 36; SR 67
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
417 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Meridian Street
11
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
3rd Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — 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.
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
17.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Take the exit onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
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 42
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike
8
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
US 36; SR 67
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 67 toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.17 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $5.58 | $11.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.23 | $14.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
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
Ingalls, IN
Afternoon in Ingalls on Friday
Local time
12:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lawrence, IN
16 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
50m 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?
32.8 mi in 50m, mostly highway — 15.4 mi of that is on US 36.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on US 36.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 36 and I 69. You will hit about 8 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 Effort
6/10
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 32.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 36; SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
878 ft
805 ft
Total Climb
118 ft
Total Descent
61 ft
Highest Point
878 ft
~14.1 mi in
Elevation Range
73 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwood, IN
Full guide →Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Ingalls, IN
Full guide →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 50m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 36. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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.
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 Ingalls, 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: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 36; SR 67): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ingalls, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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