Origin
Greenwood, IN
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Saint Paul, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.6 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Saint Paul, IN
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Trip Overview
This 32.6-mile journey from Greenwood, IN to Saint Paul, IN is a quick trip, estimated to take around 49 minutes. It's an easy one-day drive, perfect for a spontaneous outing or a short errand, with a modest fuel cost of about $5. You'll spend roughly half your time on highways, with the longest stretch being 13.6 miles on I-74. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar driving experience without needing to break it up overnight. It's a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 13.6 mi | 14m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 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 |
| North County Road 800 West | 1.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 13.6 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Saint Paul, 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
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 123
Toward Saint Paul, Middletown
15
Turn right onto North Michigan Avenue
445 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Michigan Avenue
16
Turn sharp left onto North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
17
Continue on County Line Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Line Road
18
Turn left onto East Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Franklin Street
19
Turn right
132 ft
·
9 sec
20
Arrive at destination
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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 30.6 — 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
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward Saint Paul, Middletown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 123
Toward Saint Paul, Middletown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
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
Saint Paul, IN
Late night in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shelbyville, 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
21 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
49m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 46% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on I-74, offering a chance to pick up speed for about 13.6 miles at a time. The remainder of the drive will likely involve local roads like West 400 N and East 700 N, which will naturally slow your pace. This blend means you'll transition from quicker highway travel to a more relaxed pace on county roads, offering variety as you progress toward Saint Paul.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 32.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 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 Saint Paul, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Middletown along the way.
Middletown
30.6 mi in
|
~44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 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 Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul, 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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