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Trip from Westfield, IN to Riverwood, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

12 mi

19 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 24m
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.

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city in Hamilton County, Indiana, USA

Westfield, IN

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Downtown Riverwood, IN, IN

Riverwood, IN

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Trip Overview

Westfield to Riverwood is 12 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Westfield Road and IN-37, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, making it ideal for a short, straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Westfield Road 5 mi 7m
IN-37 3.5 mi 4m
West Conner Street 1.5 mi 2m
Riverwood Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.6 mi <1m
East 206th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Miami Street 0.2 mi <1m
Riverwood Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Westfield Road — 5 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, IN and Riverwood, IN.

1

Start on SR 32

0.6 mi · 50 sec · East Main Street
2

Continue on SR 32

4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
3

Enter roundabout

136 ft · 3 sec
4

Continue

309 ft · 5 sec
5

Continue on SR 32

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Westfield Road
6

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

106 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
7

Continue on Westfield Road

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
8

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38

111 ft · 1 sec · Westfield Road
9

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Westfield Road
10

Continue on SR 32; SR 38

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Conner Street
11

Turn left onto SR 37

3.5 mi · 4 min · IN-37
12

Turn left onto East 206th Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East 206th Street
13

Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Riverwood Avenue
14

Turn right onto Riverwood Drive

284 ft · 14 sec · Riverwood Drive
15

Turn left onto Miami Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Miami Street
16

Turn right onto Nappanee Drive

156 ft · 6 sec · Nappanee Drive
17

Arrive at destination

Nappanee Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.7 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
5.3 mi into trip | ~8m in | Westfield Road

Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road

Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
11 mi into trip | ~16m in | Riverwood Avenue

Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
12 mi into trip | ~20m in | Nappanee Drive

Turn right onto Nappanee Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.00 one way

$3.99 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $2.17 $4.35
premium $5.18 $2.45 $4.90
diesel $5.35 $2.53 $5.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.05 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.68 $0.77

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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 May 30, 2026

Origin

Westfield, IN

Evening in Westfield on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

ENE 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 30 at 1:40PM EDT until May 30 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 30 at 1:40PM EDT until May 31 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Riverwood, IN

Evening in Riverwood on Wednesday

Local time

5:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

ENE 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 30 at 1:40PM EDT until May 30 at 4:01PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 30 at 1:40PM EDT until May 31 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis 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

1 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

20m 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 turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the route on highways. You'll experience a variety of road types, transitioning from local streets to main arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on Westfield Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through developed areas.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on Westfield Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.

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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

885 ft 762 ft

Total Climb

53 ft

Total Descent

164 ft

Highest Point

885 ft

Elevation Range

124 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Westfield, IN

Full guide →

Founded 1834

Westfield is a town and a northern suburb of Indianapolis in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.

Arriving in Riverwood, IN

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5 miles on Westfield Road. 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 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riverwood, 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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