Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57.3 mi
92 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greentown, IN
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Indianapolis, IN to Greentown, IN is 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m via North Meridian Street, US Highway 31 North, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward local trip. Expect a route with frequent turns and a mix of driving styles, rather than a simple highway cruise. It's a short enough journey that you can easily complete it in a single day, giving you flexibility for when you depart and how often you choose to pause.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Meridian Street | 49.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| County Road East 00 North South | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US Highway 31 North | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East County Road 00 North South | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Monument Circle | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Indianapolis, IN and Greentown, IN.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Continue on North Meridian Street
Continue on North Meridian Street
Continue on US 31
Continue on US 31
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 35; SR 22
Continue on US 35; SR 22
Continue on US 35; SR 19; SR 22
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Indianapolis, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Monument Circle
Navigation decision point
Continue onto North Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 35 South, SR 22: Kokomo, Gas City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.03 | $22.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Indianapolis on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Greentown on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll navigate a series of local roads and some highway stretches. With a highway share of only 2, the majority of your journey will be on less direct, more varied roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 49.3 miles along North Meridian Street, suggesting a significant portion of the drive follows this particular road. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires more attention to navigation and speed adjustments due to the frequent changes in road type and direction.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Indianapolis, IN to Greentown, IN is easy. At 1h 25m with 2% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Monument Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Indianapolis, IN to Greentown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Gas City along the way.
Gas City
Indianapolis is the capital of Indiana and also the state’s largest city. Efforts to beautify and modernize the city have brought Indianapolis into the 21st century as a world-class destination for everything from business meetings and trade conventions to backpackers making their way across the States. Indianapolis is widely hailed as the "Racing Capital of the World" because of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 at the Brickyard, and as the "Amateur Sports Capital of America" for hosting the NCAA Hall of Champions. The city has several attractions outside of sports, including museums, a large zoo, over 100 ethnic restaurants, several arts and historic districts, and a revitalized downtown. Although Indy has been mocked with the epithet "India-noplace", visitors will encounter a mix of a large metropolitan city and a simple Midwestern community.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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