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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Jamestown, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

43.5 mi

70 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Downtown Jamestown, IN, IN

Jamestown, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Jamestown, IN covers 43.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 74, US 31, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 32.3 mi 36m
US 31 6.2 mi 9m
I 69 2.3 mi 2m
SR 75 1.4 mi 2m
Main Street West 0.5 mi <1m
W Main St 0.1 mi <1m
North Darlington Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 32.3 mi, about 36m

Traffic on I-465

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

5 PM

~6,307 veh/hr typical · worst 7,353

Quietest

2 AM

~589 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

10.7×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 30 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 Jamestown, IN.

1

Start on Main Street West

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street West
2

Turn right onto US 31

6.1 mi · 9 min · US 31
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Take the ramp onto US 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

21 mi · 23 min · I 74
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 52 Toward SR 75: Jamestown, Advance
9

Turn left onto SR 75

1.4 mi · 2 min · SR 75
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Turn right onto US 136

0.1 mi · 10 sec · W Main St
11

Turn right onto North Darlington Street

91 ft · 3 sec · North Darlington Street
12

Arrive at destination

North Darlington Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Indianapolis, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Indianapolis, IN

22 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

Indianapolis, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Indianapolis, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.8 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 41.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 31

Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
8
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
6
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 74; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
41.5 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward SR 75: Jamestown, Advance

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 52 Toward SR 75: Jamestown, Advance

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.74 one way

$13.49 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $7.40 $14.79
premium $4.93 $8.44 $16.88
diesel $5.60 $9.59 $19.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.1 0 $4.57 $2.09
Efficient EV 10.9 0 $3.81 $1.74
EV Truck/SUV 17.4 0 $6.09 $2.78

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 Aug 27, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Friday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Partly Cloudy

WSW 5 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 10:52PM EDT until August 26 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:41PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Jamestown, IN

Morning in Jamestown on Friday

Local time

10:47 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Mostly Clear

WSW 3 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 26 at 10:52PM EDT until August 26 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued August 26 at 10:41PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

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

3 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

54m 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?

43.5 mi in 54m, mostly highway — 32.3 mi of that is on I 74.

97% 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: 32.3 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 31.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 43.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

970 ft 682 ft

Total Climb

330 ft

Total Descent

180 ft

Highest Point

970 ft

~37.3 mi in

Elevation Range

289 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Greenwood, IN

Full guide →

Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

Arriving in Jamestown, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1830

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 54m. Total distance: 43.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Jamestown, 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: at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jamestown, 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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