Trip from Greenwood, IN to Ripley, IN

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Drive Time

3h 1m

Distance

118.9 mi

191 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 50m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 24m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 7m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 23m

8 PM

2h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Ripley, IN covers 118.9 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 29, US 35, North Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.7 miles on SR 29. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.59 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

59.5 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 118.9 miles, with most of the trip on SR 29 and US 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.7 miles on SR 29.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

SR 29 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 29 and US 35. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 118.9 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 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

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

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.

27.4 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward 86th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward 86th Street

27.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 86th Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 23 Toward 86th Street

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
SR 29	30.7 mi	44m
US 35	22.6 mi	34m
North Michigan Road	17.5 mi	26m
I 74	10.8 mi	12m
65	7.3 mi	8m
South Michigan Road	6.3 mi	9m
US 31	6.2 mi	9m
Logansport Bypass Road	3.7 mi	5m

Longest stretch: SR 29 — 30.7 mi, about 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Ripley, IN.

Start on Main Street West

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street West

Turn right onto US 31

6.1 mi · 9 min · US 31

Use the left / straight lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight left lane.

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.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto 65

7.3 mi · 8 min · 65

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Exit 23 Toward 86th Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

385 ft · 11 sec

Exit 23 Toward 86th Street Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto West 86th Street

0.4 mi · 54 sec · West 86th Street

Turn left onto Zionsville Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · Zionsville Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on South Main Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · South Main Street

Turn right onto East Sycamore Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Sycamore Street

Turn left onto US 421

6.3 mi · 9 min · South Michigan Road

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto US 421

131 ft · 2 sec · North Michigan Road

Continue on US 421

17 mi · 25 min · North Michigan Road

Continue on SR 29

31 mi · 44 min · SR 29

Turn left onto SR 29

3.7 mi · 5 min · Logansport Bypass Road

Continue on US 35

23 mi · 34 min · US 35

Turn left onto SR 14

2.9 mi · 5 min · East 11th Street

Turn right onto 300 W

2.0 mi · 7 min · 300 W

At end of road, turn right onto 200 N

73 ft · 8 sec · 200 N

Turn left onto 300 W

1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W

Arrive at destination

300 W

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 59.5 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.7 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 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.5 miles or 1h 24m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ripley, 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 118.9 miles and 3h 1m.

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 SR 29 for about 30.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 59.5 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

59 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.5 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ripley, IN

The final approach into Ripley, 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 Ripley, 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

$18.59 one way

$37.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.41	$40.82
premium	$4.89	$22.88	$45.76
diesel	$5.61	$26.25	$52.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.7	$12.48	$5.71
Efficient EV	29.7	$10.40	$4.76
EV Truck/SUV	47.6	$16.65	$7.61

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Night in Greenwood on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ripley, IN

Night in Ripley on Tuesday

Local time

11:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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

3h 1m 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 Ripley, IN covers 118.9 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 29, US 35, North Michigan 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 59.5 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 $18.59 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.