Trip from Flora, IN to Greenwood, IN

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

88.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Flora, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West James Drive, South Hillcrest Drive, US-31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

44.4 miles from Flora, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 88.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

West James Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West James Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
South Hillcrest Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
US-31	Unavailable	Refreshing
East 226th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Keystone Parkway	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 465	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 465 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Emerson Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: West James Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Rose Street

2

Turn right onto West James Drive

3

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hillcrest Drive

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Business US-31

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At the end of the road, turn left

6

Turn right onto East 226th Street

7

Turn left

8

Continue straight

9

Turn right onto East 226th Street

10

Turn right

11

Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard

12

Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue

14

Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue

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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South

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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East

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Merge slight left

18

Merge slight right

19

Continue straight

20

Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

21

Keep slight left

22

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

23

Turn right onto East County Line Road South

24

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

25

Turn right onto Main Street West

26

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 44.4 miles from Flora, IN, or about 49m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.4 miles or 49m 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 24m

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 Flora, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Flora, IN

This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Flora, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

44 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.4 mi from Flora, IN

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Flora, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$12.06	$24.12
midgrade	$3.85	$13.46	$26.92
premium	$4.15	$14.51	$29.02
diesel	$3.75	$13.11	$26.22

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Flora, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West James Drive, South Hillcrest Drive, US-31. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Flora, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.06 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.

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