Origin
Delaware, IN
Morning in Delaware on Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delaware, IN to Greenwood, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
68.3 mi
110 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delaware, IN
Christopher Santiago
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Delaware to Greenwood, Indiana, covers 68.3 miles and takes approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend about $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly transit across the Midwest. The drive utilizes a combination of I-74, North County Road 300 East, and West 400 N to connect these two points. Since both locations are within the same state, the transition is seamless and familiar for anyone accustomed to Indiana road travel. It is a straightforward commute that balances highway speed with local road navigation.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Delaware, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 68% of the journey spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time on I-74, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch of 39.3 miles that allows you to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the interstate onto North County Road 300 East and West 400 N, the character of the drive shifts from high-speed transit to slower, more controlled local road navigation. Expect a mix of open highway driving followed by the more localized feel of Indiana’s secondary road network. The combination of these road types keeps the experience varied enough to avoid the monotony of a purely interstate route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and North County Road 300 East. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Delaware College Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 350): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.1 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Delaware College Street
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 350
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
10.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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SR 46
Turn left onto SR 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
11.8 mi into trip
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~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
6
66.5 mi into trip
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~1h 30m in
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East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 39.3 mi | 42m |
| North County Road 300 East | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North State Highway 129 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 39.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on East Delaware 2nd Street
44 ft
·
4 sec
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East Delaware 2nd Street
2
Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
275 ft
·
17 sec
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North Delaware College Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350
425 ft
·
15 sec
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SR 350
4
Turn left onto SR 129
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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North State Highway 129
5
Continue on SR 129
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
North County Road 300 East
6
Turn left onto SR 46
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 46
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 229
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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SR 229
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 74
39 mi
·
42 min
·
I 74
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
11
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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W 400 N
12
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Street
13
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
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West 400 N
14
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
15
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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South Franklin Road
16
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
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East Worthsville Road
17
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
18
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
20
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 34 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since the trip is brief and requires zero scheduled stops, you can easily fit this drive into a morning or afternoon window without needing to plan for long-distance fatigue. Keep in mind that with $10 in estimated fuel costs, it is wise to ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the road, as there are no forced stops built into the itinerary. To make the most of the transition between I-74 and the local roads, pay close attention to your navigation when turning onto North County Road 300 East. Staying alert during these road changes will ensure a smooth arrival in 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 34.2 miles from Delaware, IN, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.3 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 68.3 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 45m 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 15m
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 Delaware, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, IN
This is one driving day of about 68.3 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delaware, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 39.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.2 mi from Delaware, IN · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 68.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Delaware, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenwood, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.68 one way
$21.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.14 | $26.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.17 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Wednesday
Local time
7:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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 34m 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 Delaware, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 68.3 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, North County Road 300 East, West 400 N. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.2 miles from Delaware, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.68 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Delaware College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 350): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.1 miles (SR 46): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Delaware, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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