Origin
Morristown, IN
Late night in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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
46m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, IN
Craig Adderley
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Morristown, IN to Greenwood, IN is 30.8 miles and takes about 46m via East Main Street/South Emerson Avenue/West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Midwest and the state of Indiana for its entirety. It's a straightforward, local journey that’s perfect for a quick trip or an easy leg of a larger adventure. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about extensive planning, but it's good to know the estimated fuel cost upfront.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | 14.6 mi | 21m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— 14.6 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on US 52
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Main Street
2
Enter roundabout onto US 52
156 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on US 52
15 mi
·
21 min
·
East Main Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 465 South
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; I 465
6
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
11
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Morristown, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 52 / East Main Street
Enter roundabout onto US 52 / East Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left toward I 465 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 465 South
3
19.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 69; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
23.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
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
Greenwood, IN
Late night in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
46m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of turns rather than cruising on a highway. With only 12% highway share, expect to spend most of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.6 miles along East Main Street. As you progress, the road will likely transition between different local street names like South Emerson Avenue and West Main Street, requiring your attention to navigation and speed.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in near US 52 / East Main 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 30.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 4.2 miles (US 52 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 14.6 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 4.2 miles (US 52 / East Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 19.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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