Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to North Judson, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
135.7 mi
218 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 1m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 9m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
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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North Judson, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to North Judson, IN covers 135.7 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, US 421, North River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.22 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.8 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h highway drive covering 135.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and US 421. The longest continuous stretch is about 54 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 54 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
952 ft
558 ft
Total Climb
442 ft
Total Descent
537 ft
Highest Point
952 ft
~38.8 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and US 421. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 31.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 135.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
6.5 mi into trip
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~10m in
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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
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~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
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~14m in
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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.
6
20.1 mi into trip
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~26m in
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65
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24 mi into trip
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~31m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenwood, IN and North Judson, IN, road signs point toward Brookston, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman.
Brookston
79.5 mi in
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~1h 33m
Lake Shafer
79.8 mi in
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~1h 33m
Lake Freeman
79.8 mi in
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~1h 33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 54 mi | 59m |
| US 421 | 31.9 mi | 46m |
| North River Road | 17.9 mi | 31m |
| I 74 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| US 31 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West 600 South | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| 65 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| I 69 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 54 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and North Judson, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
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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
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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
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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
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12 min
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I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto 65
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
65
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 20
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 65
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto US 52
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 52
Exit 141
Toward US 52 West
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
12
Merge onto I 65
36 mi
·
39 min
·
I 65
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 178
Toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston
14
Keep slight right at fork
234 ft
·
5 sec
Toward SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman
15
Turn straight onto SR 43
18 mi
·
31 min
·
North River Road
16
Continue on US 421
32 mi
·
46 min
·
US 421
17
Turn right onto SR 10
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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West 600 South
18
Continue on SR 10
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Talmer Avenue
19
Turn right onto SR 39
13 ft
·
0 sec
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Schricker Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
SR 39
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54 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 67.8 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Judson, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 135.7 miles and 3h.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 54 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.8 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 67.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Judson, IN
The final approach into North Judson, 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 North Judson, 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
$21.22 one way
$42.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.29 | $46.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.11 | $52.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.96 | $59.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.7 | 0 | $14.25 | $6.51 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.87 | $5.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.3 | 0 | $19.00 | $8.68 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
North Judson, IN
Morning in North Judson on Wednesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
19 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
3h 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 North Judson, IN covers 135.7 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, US 421, North River 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 67.8 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 $21.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 135.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Greenwood, IN and North Judson, IN, road signs point toward Brookston, Lake Shafer and Lake Freeman.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 558 ft to 952 ft elevation with about 442 ft of total climbing.
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