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Trip from Pierceton, 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

2h 52m

Distance

121.9 mi

196 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 41m ★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m

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

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town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Pierceton, IN

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Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This 121.9-mile drive from Pierceton, IN to Greenwood, IN is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes. You'll primarily be navigating on South 1st Street and I-69, with SR 37 also playing a role. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests you'll experience a variety of road types, making it an engaging, albeit not overly challenging, excursion. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.9 miles from Pierceton, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South 1st Street 30.8 mi 46m
I 69 19.5 mi 23m
SR 37 15.3 mi 19m
Southwood Drive 14.4 mi 20m
SR 13 9.3 mi 11m
North 900 West 6 mi 8m
South 800 West 5.6 mi 8m
South Emerson Avenue 4.6 mi 7m
Longest stretch: South 1st Street — 30.8 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on SR 13

517 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on SR 13

31 mi · 46 min · South 1st Street
3

Turn left onto SR 13

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Wabash Street
4

Turn slight right onto SR 13

14 mi · 20 min · Southwood Drive
5

At end of road, turn right onto SR 13; SR 18

0.4 mi · 41 sec · East Marion Street
6

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19

4.1 mi · 5 min · North 800 West
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

0.8 mi · 2 min · North Washington Street
8

Continue on SR 13; SR 19

5.6 mi · 8 min · South 800 West
9

Continue on SR 13

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Road 13
10

Continue on SR 13

6.0 mi · 8 min · North 900 West
11

Continue on SR 13

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Anderson Street
12

Turn right onto SR 37; SR 13

2.4 mi · 2 min · SR 37; SR 13
13

Continue on SR 13; SR 37

9.3 mi · 11 min · SR 13; SR 37
14

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
15

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
18

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Turn right onto East County Line Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
23

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
24

Turn right onto Main Street West

95 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West
25

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Trip Plan

Plan to depart from Pierceton, IN, with a fuel budget of around $19 for the 121.9-mile trip to Greenwood, IN. Since this is a comfortable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to start at your leisure. Consider a mid-morning departure to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you can choose a convenient point along your 2-hour and 52-minute journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before longer stretches, such as the 30.8-mile segment on South 1st Street.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.9 miles from Pierceton, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.8 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 27 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.9 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 22m

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 Pierceton, 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 Pierceton, IN

This is one driving day of about 121.9 miles and 2h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Pierceton, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South 1st Street for about 30.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city and county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anderson, IN

61 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

Sweetser, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sweetser, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Pierceton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.9

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Cafe Korea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

1.3 mi

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Manchester, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.4

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602524132

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.9

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Cafe Korea

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95.8

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+13175781987

Visit website

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.2

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Bica Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87.1

Noblesville, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+13177642555

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95.8

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Cafe Patachou Nickel Plate

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 95.8

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13178637530

Visit website

Cafe Noricha

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 87.1

Noblesville, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13177626262

Visit website

Keela Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 17.4

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+12602524132

Visit website

Sisters Cafe at Manchester University (WPS Starbucks)

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 17.4

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+12609825982

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 95.8

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Nest Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 34.8

Wabash, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12605689005

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 17.4

North Manchester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.3 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Turn left onto SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
97.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
98.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | I 69

Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
114 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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
114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 39m 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

$19.06 one way

$38.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.92 $41.85
premium $4.89 $23.46 $46.92
diesel $5.61 $26.91 $53.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.6 0 $12.80 $5.85
Efficient EV 30.5 0 $10.67 $4.88
EV Truck/SUV 48.8 0 $17.07 $7.80

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 15, 2026

Origin

Pierceton, IN

Night in Pierceton on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Night in Greenwood on Saturday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live 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

25 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 52m 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?

The drive is a mixed bag, with 36% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a significant 30.8-mile stretch on South 1st Street, indicating a substantial portion of local road driving. As you progress, the route transitions, offering a blend of faster highway segments and more localized road experiences. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip. Expect the road's character to change, keeping your drive interesting from start to finish.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.8 mi on South 1st Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in near SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 121.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 121.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.8 miles on South 1st 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles (SR 13; SR 19 / North 800 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 97.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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