Origin
Henry, IN
Afternoon in Henry on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Henry, IN to Greenwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Henry, IN
Bob Jenkin
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This 37.9-mile journey from Henry, Indiana, to Greenwood, Indiana, is designed for a single day, taking about 59 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via East Main Street and South Emerson Avenue, with a short segment on I-69. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, this drive is quite economical. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it more of a local exploration than a high-speed transit. Given its short distance and duration, it’s an easy day trip within the Midwest, requiring no overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 23.2 mi | 36m |
| I 69 | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| National Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 1075 W | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 40 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 23.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Henry, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on West County Line Road South; West 1200 North
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
West County Line Road South; West 1200 North
2
Continue on South 1075 W
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 1075 W
3
Turn left onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
National Road
4
Continue on US 40
23 mi
·
36 min
·
East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 40
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 40
Toward I 465 South, US 40 West
6
Merge onto I 69; I 465
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
12
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
13
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Henry, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 24.1 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
24.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 40
Take the ramp onto US 40 toward I 465 South, US 40 West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 465 South, US 40 West
3
24.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 69; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
30.1 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
3
30.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.93 one way
$11.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
73% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this route. While only 16% of the journey involves highway travel, it still offers a mix of road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 23.2 miles, primarily on East Main Street, which will give you a feel for the local landscape. As you progress, the road will transition through various local streets, requiring your attention for turns and changes in speed limits, rather than sustained high-speed cruising.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.2 mi on East Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 24.1 miles in near US 40.
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 37.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 24.1 miles (US 40): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 23.2 miles on East Main Street. 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 Greenwood, 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 24.1 miles (US 40): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.4 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, 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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