Origin
Saint Paul, IN
Late night in Saint Paul on Sunday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Paul, 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
50m
Distance
32.6 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Paul, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 32.6-mile drive from Saint Paul, Indiana, to Greenwood, Indiana, is easily manageable in about 50 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-74, West 400 N, and East 700 N, with 44% of the journey on highways. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost of around $5, there's no need to split this trip or plan an overnight stay. This route offers a convenient connection within the Midwest region, ideal for a quick errand or a short relocation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North County Road 800 West | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paul, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on this road
132 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Franklin Street
3
Turn right onto County Line Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Line Road
4
Continue on North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
North County Road 800 West;South 800 East
5
Continue on South 800 East;North 750 West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South 800 East;North 750 West
6
Continue on South 800 East;South 1000 West
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 800 East;South 1000 West
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 74; US 421
13 mi
·
14 min
·
I 74; US 421
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
10
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
11
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Street
12
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
13
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
14
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
15
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
17
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
19
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 miles from Saint Paul, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Franklin Street
Turn left onto East Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
6
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Fairland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.10 one way
$10.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.60 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.27 | $12.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.20 | $14.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 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 | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.85 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.09 |
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
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shelbyville, IN
16 mi in
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
21 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
50m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this 50-minute journey, with a significant portion (44%) on highways, including a longest stretch of 13.3 miles on I-74. The road will transition between faster-paced interstate travel and local roads as you make your way from Saint Paul to Greenwood. This blend means you'll experience varied driving conditions, from the efficiency of the highway to the more community-focused feel of the secondary roads. Overall, it's a practical route designed for efficient travel.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 32.6 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 32.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 74. 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 (East Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.6 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.
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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