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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Orleans, 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

1h 40m

Distance

82.1 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 33m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 36m

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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town in Indiana, USA

Orleans, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Orleans, IN covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, SR 37, West Smith Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.73 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.1 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 41.1 mi 45m
SR 37 34 mi 41m
West Smith Valley Road 3.2 mi 5m
Main Street West 2.8 mi 5m
County Road 300 West 0.5 mi <1m
East Washington Street <0.1 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 Orleans, 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

34 mi · 41 min · SR 37
Exit 114 Toward SR 37 South: Bedford
14

Turn left onto SR 337

312 ft · 6 sec · East Washington Street
15

Arrive at destination

SR 337

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.1 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.1 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 18 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Orleans, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN

This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 41.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

human settlement in Owen County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alaska, IN

41 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

Monrovia, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Bloomington, IN

1.7 mi

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Greenwood, Indiana

1.9 mi

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Village Inn Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, IN

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18128762121

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178882800

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18122750311

Visit website

China Star Buffet

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18128765778

Visit website

Cloverleaf South Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–3 pm

+18126501017

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVBOLT Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

+18665212658

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Bloomington, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Bluespring Caverns Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Bedford, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18122799471

Visit website

Subway

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

New Whiteland, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+13175357070

Visit website

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 0.8 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

$12.73 one way

$25.46 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $13.96 $27.91
premium $4.93 $15.93 $31.86
diesel $5.60 $18.10 $36.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94
Efficient EV 20.5 0 $7.18 $3.28
EV Truck/SUV 32.8 0 $11.49 $5.25

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 1, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Late night in Greenwood on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

SW 9 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:36AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:47AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Orleans, IN

Late night in Orleans on Friday

Local time

3:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Sunny

SW 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 4:36AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 3:47AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

89°F

Alaska, IN

41 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

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

1h 40m 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?

82.1 mi in 1h 40m, mostly highway — 41.1 mi of that is on I 69.

92% 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: 41.1 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Main Street West.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 40m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

809 ft 519 ft

Total Climb

537 ft

Total Descent

709 ft

Highest Point

809 ft

~46.9 mi in

Elevation Range

291 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Greenwood, IN

Full guide →

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

Arriving in Orleans, 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 1h 40m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.

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 Orleans, 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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