Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Marion, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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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Marion, IN
Bastian Riccardi
Trip Overview
Greenwood, IN to Marion, IN is 23.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via West 400 N, East 700 N, and I-74, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, making it a simple same-day trip. Expect a local road feel for most of the way, with a brief stint on the interstate. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you just need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two Midwest towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| I 74 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Morristown Road | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West 400 N
— 4.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Marion, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street West
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 65
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
257 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
8
Turn left onto East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
9
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
10
Continue on West Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Carey Street
11
Continue on W 400 N
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
13
Merge onto I 74; US 421
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
16
Turn left onto SR 9
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Riley Highway
17
Turn right onto Morristown Road
146 ft
·
6 sec
·
Morristown Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Morristown Road
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Morristown Road
19
Turn right onto East 425 N
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East 425 N
20
Turn left onto North 150 E
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
North 150 E
21
Arrive at destination
North 150 E
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 20.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
20 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 113
Toward SR 9 North: Greenfield, Shelbyville
7
20.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Morristown Road
Turn right onto Morristown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Marion, IN
Morning in Marion on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
42m 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 drive leans heavily on local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience rather than a highway cruise. With only 18% of the route on highways, you'll navigate a series of county roads like West 400 N and East 700 N. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.5 miles along West 400 N. Expect frequent turns and changes in speed as you transition between these local routes and the brief interstate segment. It’s a drive that keeps you engaged with the road, requiring attention to navigation.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on West 400 N.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Marion, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Shelbyville along the way.
Shelbyville
20 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 miles on West 400 N. 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 Marion, 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marion, 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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