Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
48 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Ellettsville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street West, County Road 300 West, West Smith Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 48 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 48 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street West is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street West | — | — |
| County Road 300 West | — | — |
| West Smith Valley Road | — | — |
| I 69 South | — | — |
| SR 46 West | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| North Matthews Drive | — | — |
| West Temperance Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Ellettsville, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West
16 ft
·
Main Street West
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
5
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
6
Turn left onto County Road 300 West
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
County Road 300 West
7
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road
112 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
512 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 69 South: Evansville
12
Merge slight left
35 mi
·
38 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 46 West: Ellettsville, Spencer
14
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
7 min
15
Turn slight right onto East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
16
Turn left onto North Matthews Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Matthews Drive
17
Turn left onto West Temperance Street
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Temperance Street
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Greenwood, IN · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ellettsville, IN
The final approach into Ellettsville, 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
$7.50 one way
$15.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.24 | $18.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.60 | $21.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Ellettsville, IN
Afternoon in Ellettsville on Thursday
Local time
1:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
24 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 2m 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 Ellettsville, IN covers 48 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street West, County Road 300 West, West Smith Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.50 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 Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Ellettsville, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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