Origin
Greenwood, IN
Night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Simonton Lake, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
173.9 mi
280 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 30m
★
6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 49m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 35m
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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Simonton Lake, IN
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Trip Overview
Greenwood, IN to Simonton Lake, IN is 173.9 miles and takes about 3h 43m via North Meridian Street and I-69, with a fuel budget near $28 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region from start to finish. Most of the drive utilizes surface roads, offering a more connected-to-the-ground experience than a pure interstate cruise. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.9 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 118.3 mi | 2h 25m |
| I 69 | 14 mi | 16m |
| Saint Joseph Valley Parkway | 12.9 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5 mi | 7m |
| South Nappanee Street | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Cassopolis Street | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| I 465 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
North Meridian Street
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 25m
Traffic on I-465
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 80 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 Simonton Lake, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 465
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 465
9
Continue on I-465 WB
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-465 WB
10
Continue on I 465
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right
172 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Keystone Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Enter roundabout
113 ft
·
6 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
15
Continue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
436 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Keystone Parkway
17
Merge onto Keystone Parkway
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
18
Merge onto US 31
118 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart
20
Merge onto US 20
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 19 North: Elkhart
22
Turn straight onto SR 19
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
South Nappanee Street
23
Continue on SR 19
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bristol Street
24
Turn left onto SR 19
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cassopolis Street
25
Arrive at destination
SR 19
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m estimated drive time, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to allow for a relaxed pace. While the route only suggests one stop, the predominantly surface road nature means you'll pass through towns regularly, so impromptu breaks are easy to find. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $28, and plan your fill-up before you get too low, especially on the longer surface road segments. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.9 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 38 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Simonton Lake, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 173.9 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on North Meridian Street for about 118.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before North Meridian Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 miles.
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 165 decision points cluster between mile 25.6 and 26.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
25.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 33
Toward Keystone Avenue
7
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn right toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street...
7
26 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
North Keystone Avenue
Merge onto North Keystone Avenue
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
26.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Enter roundabout toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Keystone Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.96 one way
$53.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $29.56 | $59.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $33.74 | $67.48 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $38.33 | $76.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.26 | $8.35 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.22 | $6.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.6 | 0 | $24.35 | $11.13 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Simonton Lake, IN
Night in Simonton Lake on Saturday
Local time
9:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Galveston, IN
87 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
23 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
3h 43m 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 covers 173.9 miles, with 21% on highways. You'll experience an 118.3-mile stretch on North Meridian Street before merging onto I-69 and the Saint Joseph Valley Parkway. Expect mostly surface roads, meaning you'll encounter more local traffic and intersections compared to a full interstate experience. The transition from surface streets to highway cruising will be noticeable as you head north.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.3 mi on North Meridian Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 25.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 173.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
900 ft
685 ft
Total Climb
451 ft
Total Descent
470 ft
Highest Point
900 ft
~37.3 mi in
Elevation Range
215 ft
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 Simonton Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Elkhart along the way.
Elkhart
149.9 mi in
|
~3h 9m
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwood, IN
Full guide →Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Simonton Lake, 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 3h 43m. Total distance: 173.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.3 miles on North Meridian Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Simonton Lake, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26 miles (North Keystone Avenue): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Simonton Lake, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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