Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Ashland, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
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Ashland, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Ashland, IN covers 59.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, I 69, SR 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 32.8 mi | 35m |
| I 69 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| SR 3 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Broad Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| South Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Messick Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 32.8 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Ashland, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road South
4
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 70
33 mi
·
35 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 123
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
11
Turn left onto SR 3
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 3
12
Turn right onto SR 38
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Broad Street
13
Turn left onto Messick Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Messick Road
14
Arrive at destination
Messick Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.5 — 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
|
South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East County Line Road South
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
6
48.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 123
Toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.35 one way
$18.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.51 | $23.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Ashland, IN
Afternoon in Ashland on Saturday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Cumberland, IN
30 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
23 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
1h 17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
59.8 mi in 1h 17m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
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 South Meridian Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 59.8 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 (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East County Line Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Ashland, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Spiceland along the way.
Spiceland
48.5 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 59.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East County Line Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ashland, 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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