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Trip from Monticello, IN to Greenwood, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

102.6 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Monticello, IN, IN

Monticello, IN

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This 102.6-mile drive from Monticello, Indiana to Greenwood, Indiana is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. You'll primarily be on interstate highways, covering about 73% of the journey on these faster roads. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, this is an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route is straightforward, making it a practical choice for a quick getaway or a visit to a nearby city. You'll spend most of your time on I-65 and I-465, with a brief stint on South 300 East. Given its relatively short duration and highway focus, no overnight stops are necessary.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

51.3 miles from Monticello, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 54.5 mi 59m
I 465 17 mi 19m
South 300 East 9.8 mi 13m
South Prairie Street 7.4 mi 13m
South East Street 6.3 mi 10m
SR 18 3 mi 5m
West Broadway Street 2.7 mi 4m
Main Street West 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 54.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, IN and Greenwood, IN.

1

Start on US 24; SR 39

286 ft · 17 sec · North Railroad Street East
2

Turn left onto US 24; SR 39

30 ft · 6 sec · West Washington Street
3

Turn left onto US 24; SR 39

435 ft · 16 sec · North Railroad Street West
4

Turn right onto US 24; US 421

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
5

Turn left onto South 300 East

9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
6

Turn right onto SR 18

3.0 mi · 5 min · SR 18
7

Turn left onto SR 43

7.4 mi · 13 min · South Prairie Street
8

Turn left

0.2 mi · 30 sec
9

Merge onto I 65

49 mi · 52 min · I 65
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

5.9 mi · 6 min · I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
12

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road
Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
13

Merge onto I 465

17 mi · 19 min · I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 2B Toward US 31 South: East Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto US 31

6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street
Use the left lane.
16

Turn left onto Main Street West

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Trip Plan

For this straightforward 2-hour and 10-minute drive, flexibility is your advantage. Consider departing in the morning to maximize your day, or leave later if you prefer a more relaxed start. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 54.5 miles on I-65, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, though with a total distance of just over 100 miles, you may not need many. Keep an eye on traffic, especially as you approach the Indianapolis area and merge onto I-465, as this can impact your travel time. The estimated fuel cost of $16 makes this an affordable journey.

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 51.3 miles from Monticello, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 23 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Monticello, 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 Monticello, IN

This is one driving day of about 102.6 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Monticello, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Zionsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Zionsville, IN

51 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

Battle Ground, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Frankfort, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.3 miles from Monticello, 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 · early in the drive

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 37min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17654481557

Visit website

Harvest Time Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Monticello, Indiana

0.4 mi

Sycamore Drive In

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monticello, Indiana

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · early in the drive

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 37min in 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

The Country Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–2 pm

+17654481557

Visit website

Harvest Time Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+15745838666

Visit website

Sycamore Drive In

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15745833700

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

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

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Oak & Barrel

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15745837427

Visit website

Rugies Dugout

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15742975658

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

North End Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654771873

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Wanderlust Coffee Roasters

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

Visit website

Jump Start Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17654763454

Visit website

The Eleventh House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

Visit website

Sacred Grounds

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+17654298452

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 95.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 24; SR 39 / West Washington Street

Turn left onto US 24; SR 39 / West Washington Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 24; SR 39 / North Railroad Street West

Turn left onto US 24; SR 39 / North Railroad Street West

Navigation decision point

6
71.9 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 65

Keep slight left at fork onto I 65

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
77.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in

Take the exit toward I 465 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 123 Toward I 465 South
7
95.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward US 31 South: East Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 2B Toward US 31 South: East Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.04 one way

$32.08 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.61 $35.22
premium $4.89 $19.74 $39.49
diesel $5.61 $22.65 $45.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.77 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.36 $6.57

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Monticello, IN

Late night in Monticello on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 95% 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

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Late night in Greenwood on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

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

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

10 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

2h 10m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 102.6-mile trip. With 73% of the route on interstates, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, particularly during the longest uninterrupted segment of 54.5 miles on I-65. While not a winding country road, the transition onto I-465 and then South 300 East will offer a slight change of pace as you approach your destination. This drive is about efficient travel, prioritizing getting you from Monticello to Greenwood with minimal fuss.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 mi on I 65.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and I 465. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 24; SR 39 / West Washington Street.

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 102.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (US 24; SR 39 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 24; SR 39 / North Railroad Street West): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 102.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on I 65. 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 24; SR 39 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 24; SR 39 / North Railroad Street West): Navigation decision point; at 71.9 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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