Origin
Thorntown, IN
Morning in Thorntown on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thorntown, 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
1h 5m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thorntown, IN
Vladislav Anchuk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Thorntown to Greenwood is 50.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via US 52 and I 465, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving you from one Midwest locale to another. Expect a straightforward trip, largely on well-maintained highways. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing ample time for your destination activities. It's a practical connection between two points, minimizing travel time for your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 52 | 17.6 mi | 20m |
| I 465 | 17 mi | 19m |
| South East Street | 6.3 mi | 10m |
| I 65 | 5.9 mi | 6m |
| IN-47 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 52
— 17.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorntown, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 47
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on SR 47
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
IN-47
3
Turn right onto US 52
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 52
4
Take the ramp onto US 52
13 mi
·
13 min
·
US 52
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 65
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
7
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
8
Merge onto I 465
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 31 South: East Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto US 31
6.3 mi
·
10 min
·
South East Street
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Main Street West
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Thorntown, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 20 and 44 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
25.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 123
Toward I 465 South
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 465
Merge onto I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
43.7 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
5
44 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
US 31 / South East Street
Turn right onto US 31 / South East Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.94 one way
$15.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.78 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
82% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
12 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
1h 5m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant portion on US 52, including the longest stretch of 17.6 miles without a major road change. As you transition to I 465 and then South East Street, the feel remains consistently highway-oriented. The roads are designed for efficient travel, meaning you'll primarily be in a faster-paced environment throughout the 50.8-mile journey.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.6 mi on US 52.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 52 and I 465. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 20 miles in near I 65.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.8 miles (I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.6 miles on US 52. 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: at 20 miles (I 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.8 miles (I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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