Origin
Greenwood, IN
Evening in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Brownsburg, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
27.4 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Brownsburg, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 27.4-mile drive from Greenwood, IN to Brownsburg, IN takes about 38 minutes and is perfectly suited for a single day trip. You'll primarily travel on I-74, US-31, and Crawfordsville Road, with a significant portion, 69%, being on highways. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $4, making it an economical choice for a quick journey within the Midwest region. Given its short duration and focus on interstate travel, this route is ideal for a simple point-to-point trip without the need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive with 69% of your journey on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.5 miles on I-74, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates US-31 and Crawfordsville Road, which may introduce slightly different driving dynamics as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and the more localized feel of main roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and US 31. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 31.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 31
Turn right onto US 31
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 31
Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
8
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 74; I 465
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16A
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| US 31 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Crawfordsville Road | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| I 69 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Brownsburg, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Turn right onto US 31
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 31
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Take the ramp onto US 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 16A
Toward US 136 West: Crawfordsville Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 136
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Crawfordsville Road
9
Continue on US 136
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
US 136
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.28 one way
$8.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.27 | $10.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.88 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Brownsburg, IN
Evening in Brownsburg on Friday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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
38m 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 Greenwood, IN to Brownsburg, IN covers 27.4 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, US 31, Crawfordsville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.7 miles from Greenwood, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.28 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 is a short but busy drive. With 6 decision points packed into just 27.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Brownsburg, 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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