Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Monday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Hartford City, IN
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
88.7 mi
143 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
Johann Knorst
Hartford City, IN
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Hartford City, IN covers 88.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, East 700 South, South Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.47 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
44.3 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 47m highway drive covering 88.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and East 700 South. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.1 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East 700 South. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Meridian Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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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South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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.
6
21.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4
26.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 255
Toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 69.1 mi | 1h 16m |
| East 700 South | 6 mi | 8m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| County Road 900 South | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| County Road 950 East | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| West Washington Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 69.1 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Hartford City, 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
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
51 mi
·
54 min
·
I 69
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 255
Toward SR 26: Fairmount, Hartford City
11
Turn right onto SR 26
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 900 South
12
Turn left onto SR 26
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 950 East
13
Turn right onto SR 26
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
East 700 South
14
Turn slight left onto SR 26
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Washington Street
15
Arrive at destination
SR 26
Trip Plan
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 44.3 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.3 miles or 54m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hartford City, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Greenwood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, 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 69 for about 69.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.3 mi from Greenwood, IN · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.3 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.1 miles.
Arriving in Hartford City, IN
The final approach into Hartford City, 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 Hartford City, 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
$13.47 one way
$26.95 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.74 | $33.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.71 | $39.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.76 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.42 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Hartford City, IN
Morning in Hartford City on Monday
Local time
9:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
16 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 47m 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 Hartford City, IN covers 88.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, East 700 South, South Emerson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.3 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 $13.47 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 88.7 miles you will encounter 10 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 (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Hartford City, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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