This 112.1-mile journey from Paoli, IN to Greenwood, IN is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this drive. The route primarily utilizes local roads, making it a more hands-on driving experience. Given its relatively short distance and duration, it's ideal for a leisurely day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region throughout this entire drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Paoli, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Gospel Street
41.4 mi
51m
I 69
41.4 mi
45m
West Smith Valley Road
3.2 mi
5m
Main Street West
2.8 mi
4m
County Road 300 West
0.5 mi
<1m
North Court Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 41.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paoli, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 37
187 ft·2 sec·North Court Street
2
Continue on SR 37
41 mi·51 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Merge onto I 69
41 mi·45 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·46 sec
Exit 156Toward Smith Valley Road
5
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Smith Valley Road
6
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft·8 sec·West Smith Valley Road
7
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi·5 min·West Smith Valley Road
8
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi·52 sec·County Road 300 West
9
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street West
10
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft·1 sec·Main Street West
11
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street West
12
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft·2 sec·Main Street West
13
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour and 58-minute drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Given the 112.1-mile distance and the $17 estimated fuel cost, planning your fuel stops isn't a major concern, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Paoli. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can decide on spontaneous breaks as needed. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to your GPS for the numerous turns, especially on Smith Valley Road and West Smith Valley Road, to ensure you stay on track efficiently.
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 44.8 miles from Paoli, IN, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 55m 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 29m
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 Paoli, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Paoli, IN
This is one driving day of about 89.6 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Paoli, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Gospel Street for about 41.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 87.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Right onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
41.4 mi into trip|~51m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
82.8 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
5
83.2 mi into trip|~1h 37m in|West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
87.8 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.01 one way
$28.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.38
$30.76
premium
$4.89
$17.24
$34.49
diesel
$5.61
$19.78
$39.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.9
0
$9.41
$4.30
Efficient EV
22.4
0
$7.84
$3.58
EV Truck/SUV
35.8
0
$12.54
$5.73
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Paoli, IN
Morning
in Paoli on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Morning
in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
WSW 3 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
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
15 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
1h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its frequent turns, earning it a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a continuous sequence of local roads, including North Gospel Street and Smith Valley Road. There are no long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, anticipate a dynamic experience where you'll be making adjustments and turns regularly. The road's personality remains consistent throughout, offering an engaging, albeit not particularly fast, journey.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 41.4 mi on North Gospel Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 37 / North Gospel Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 49m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 89.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 41.4 miles on North Gospel Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 41.4 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, IN before heading back.
