Origin
Austin, IN
Morning in Austin on Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Austin, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN is 66.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via I 65, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving you across the Midwest region. Expect a drive that's predominantly highway, making it a straightforward, efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it within a single day, offering a convenient way to cover ground without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 66.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 96% of the journey taking place on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 65, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 62.1 miles. This means you can expect consistent speeds and a relatively predictable driving experience for the majority of the trip. The initial part of your drive will involve East Main Street and US 31 before merging onto the interstate.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 15m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 31
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 62.1 mi | 1h 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| US 31 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| West Booe Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 62.1 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on West Booe Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Booe Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 31
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 31
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Austin, IN · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Austin, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.1 miles.
Arriving in Greenwood, IN
The final approach into Greenwood, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.73 | $29.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
11:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
33 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
20 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, East Main Street, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Austin, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 15m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (US 31): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Austin, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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