Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Fairfield, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
77.6 mi
125 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 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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Fairfield, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 77.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 44, State Street, East 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17 miles on SR 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.13 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.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 77.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 77.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 44 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.6 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
8
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 116
Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Ru...
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 Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rushville along the way.
Rushville
23 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 44 | 17 mi | 25m |
| State Street | 16.4 mi | 24m |
| East 5th Street | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| I 74 | 6 mi | 6m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
SR 44
— 17 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Fairfield, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street West
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 65
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
257 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
8
Turn left onto East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
9
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
10
Continue on West Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Carey Street
11
Continue on W 400 N
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
13
Merge onto I 74; US 421
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 116
Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 44
17 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 44
16
Turn left onto SR 44 Truck
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Perkins Street
17
Turn right onto SR 44
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Street
18
Turn left onto SR 44
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Eastern Avenue
19
Turn right onto SR 1; SR 44
12 mi
·
17 min
·
East 5th Street
20
Turn right onto US 27; SR 44
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on SR 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
22
Turn right
2.0 mi
·
7 min
23
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old State Road 101
24
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 38.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 59m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, 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.
+
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 77.6 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 44 for about 17 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Greenwood, IN · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfield, IN
The final approach into Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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
$12.13 one way
$24.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.13 | $34.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Fairfield, IN
Morning in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
10:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
23 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
2h 5m 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 Fairfield, IN covers 77.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 44, State Street, East 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.8 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 $12.13 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 77.6 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Rushville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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