Origin
Greenwood, IN
Night in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Taylor, IN
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
80.5 mi
129 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
19 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Taylor, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Taylor, IN covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, Base Line Road, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 50.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.59 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.2 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 80.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and Base Line Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 50.8 miles on I 74.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 50.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and Base Line Road. 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 10 significant decision points across 80.5 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 10 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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I 74
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Taylor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.
Crawfordsville
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 50.8 mi | 56m |
| Base Line Road | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| US 31 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Base Line Rd | 4 mi | 5m |
| I 69 | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| West 500 South | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South 150 West | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 50.8 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Taylor, 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
Keep slight right at fork onto I 74
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 74
Use the slight right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 34
Toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville
9
Turn left onto US 231
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Base Line Road
10
Continue on US 231
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
Holden Street
11
Turn slight left onto US 231
340 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on US 231
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Base Line Road
13
Continue on US 231
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Base Line Rd
14
Continue on US 231
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Base Line Road
15
Turn left onto West 500 South
1.3 mi
·
5 min
·
West 500 South
16
Turn slight left onto South 150 West
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South 150 West
17
Turn right onto West 550 South
275 ft
·
18 sec
·
West 550 South
18
Turn left
252 ft
·
11 sec
19
Arrive at destination
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 40.2 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.8 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.2 miles or 48m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Taylor, 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 80.5 miles and 1h 45m.
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 74 for about 50.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.2 mi from Greenwood, IN · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.2 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Taylor, IN
The final approach into Taylor, 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 Taylor, 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
$12.59 one way
$25.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.77 | $35.55 |
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: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Amp at 16 Tech - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
16 DCFC
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Plaza Garage - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Circle K - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Greenwood, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Walmart 5443 (Indianapolis, IN)
Indianapolis, IN
Electrify America
8 DCFC
La Quinta South Indianapolis - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
GetGo Cafe & Market - Tesla Supercharger
Speedway, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Tesla: 7
ChargePoint Network: 4
Blink Network: 2
Non-Networked: 2
EV Connect: 2
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.45 | $3.86 |
| Efficient EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.27 | $5.15 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Taylor, IN
Night in Taylor on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
4 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 45m 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 Taylor, IN covers 80.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, Base Line Road, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.2 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 $12.59 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 demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 80.5 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.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Taylor, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crawfordsville along the way.
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