Origin
Warren Park, IN
Morning in Warren Park on Sunday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Warren Park, 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
21m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Warren Park, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Warren Park, IN to Greenwood, IN is 14.3 miles and takes about 21 minutes via South Emerson Avenue and I-69, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, making it an easy local drive. Expect a route with frequent turns, suggesting it's more about navigating through neighborhoods and local roads than a straightforward highway journey. Given its brevity and low fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between two points in the Midwest.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 69 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Shadeland Avenue | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Shadeland Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East 10th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Edmondson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Emerson Avenue
— 4.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren Park, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on North Edmondson Avenue
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Edmondson Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 10th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East 10th Street
3
Turn right onto North Shadeland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Shadeland Avenue
4
Continue on Shadeland Avenue
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Shadeland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69; I 465
6
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
11
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — 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 10th Street
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Shadeland Avenue
Turn right onto North Shadeland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
3.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 69; I 465
Merge onto I 69; I 465
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~7m 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
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m 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
$2.24 one way
$4.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 13 mph
73% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 24 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
9 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
21m 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 drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments. With only a 24% highway share, most of your time will be spent on local streets like Shadeland Avenue and South Emerson Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on South Emerson Avenue. This suggests a route that winds through suburban or town environments rather than open highway, requiring constant attention to navigation and speed limits.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on South Emerson Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 10th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.3 miles you will encounter 9 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 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Shadeland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on South Emerson Avenue. 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.
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 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Shadeland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 69; I 465): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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