Origin
Greenwood, IN
Late night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Middletown, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Middletown, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Middletown, IN covers 30 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, West 400 N, East Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Middletown, IN covers 30 miles and takes about 46m, 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 17 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 8.8 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 11 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 30 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 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
25.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 119
Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
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 Middletown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Andersonville along the way.
Andersonville
25.8 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Michigan Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Main Street West | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Middletown, 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
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 119
Toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 244
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 200 South
16
Turn sharp left onto East Michigan Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Michigan Road
17
Arrive at destination
East Michigan Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15 mi from Greenwood, IN · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Middletown, IN if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.69 one way
$9.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.77 | $11.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.62 | $13.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (60% 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
Middletown, IN
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
4:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shelbyville, IN
15 mi in
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
22 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
46m 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 Middletown, IN covers 30 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, West 400 N, East Michigan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15 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 $4.69 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 30 miles you will encounter 11 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 Middletown, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Andersonville 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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