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Trip from Warren, IN to Greenwood, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

99.8 mi

161 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m

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 Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Warren, IN

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

This 99.8-mile drive from Warren, Indiana, to Greenwood, Indiana, is an easy one-day trip, taking just under two hours to complete. Primarily utilizing I-69, you'll spend about 88% of your time on the highway, making for a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is very budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The direct nature of this drive means you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

49.9 miles from Warren, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 87.4 mi 1h 36m
South Emerson Avenue 4.6 mi 7m
West 1100 South 2.4 mi 4m
North Wayne Street 1.9 mi 3m
North Meridian Street 1.5 mi 2m
East County Line Road South 1.3 mi 2m
Main Street West <0.1 mi <1m
West 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 87.4 mi, about 1h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 2nd Street

82 ft · 5 sec · West 2nd Street
2

Turn right onto SR 5

1.9 mi · 3 min · North Wayne Street
3

Continue on SR 5; SR 218

2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1100 South
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
5

Merge onto I 69

71 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 69
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
7

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.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto East County Line Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
12

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
13

Turn right onto Main Street West

95 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West
14

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 57-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a spontaneous day excursion. Leaving anytime in the morning should allow ample time to reach Greenwood without feeling rushed. The longest stretch on I-69 means you can easily cover a lot of ground before needing to think about a fuel stop, though keeping an eye on your gauge is always wise. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour traffic around the Indianapolis metropolitan area as you get closer to Greenwood.

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 49.9 miles from Warren, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.9 miles or 57m 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 32m

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 Warren, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Warren, IN

This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Warren, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 87.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fishers, IN

50 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

Daleville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pendleton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Warren, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.6 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Anderson, Indiana

0.9 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Pendleton, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 7m in / 50min to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

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El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Capstone Cafe & Bookstore

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Carmel, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+13175669132

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 92.1 — 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 5 / North Wayne Street

Turn right onto SR 5 / North Wayne Street

Navigation decision point

6
75.5 mi into trip | ~1h 24m 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
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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
92.1 mi into trip | ~1h 44m 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

$15.60 one way

$31.21 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.13 $34.26
premium $4.89 $19.21 $38.41
diesel $5.61 $22.03 $44.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.48 $4.79
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.73 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.97 $6.39

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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

Warren, IN

Morning in Warren on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Tuesday

Local time

6:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Clear

SW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 9:34PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

16 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 57m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 88% of the drive taking place on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 87.4 miles along I-69, offering a consistent pace. You'll transition from I-69 onto local roads like South Emerson Avenue and West 1100 South for the final approach, introducing a slight change in scenery and speed as you near your destination. This blend ensures a dynamic, though still largely efficient, driving experience.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Emerson Avenue. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 5 / North Wayne 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 99.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (SR 5 / North Wayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 75.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

919 ft 805 ft

Total Climb

112 ft

Total Descent

166 ft

Highest Point

919 ft

~35.6 mi in

Elevation Range

114 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 99.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.4 miles on I 69. 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 5 / North Wayne Street): Navigation decision point; at 75.5 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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