Origin
Guthrie, IN
Night in Guthrie on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Guthrie, IN to Greenwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
61.1 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Guthrie, IN
Daniel & Hannah Snipes
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 61.1-mile drive from Guthrie to Greenwood, Indiana, can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 21 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend most of your time on highways, with 85% of the route being on interstate roads, and the estimated fuel cost is around $10. This journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape. Given its short duration, there's no need to break it up into an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option for getting between these two Indiana locales without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of your travel occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.4 miles on I-69, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. You'll navigate primarily via I-69 and SR 37, with West Smith Valley Road serving as the final approach. This drive is characterized by its efficiency rather than winding scenic byways, offering a direct path with minimal deviations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SR 37.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SR 37
Turn right onto SR 37
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
12.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
5
54.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
59.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Main Street West
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 41.4 mi | 45m |
| SR 37 | 10.5 mi | 13m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Guthrie Road | 2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Crest Motel Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old State Highway 37 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 41.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Guthrie, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Guthrie Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Guthrie Road
2
Continue on Guthrie Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Guthrie Road
3
Turn right onto Crest Motel Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crest Motel Road
4
Turn right onto Old State Highway 37
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Old State Highway 37
5
Turn right onto SR 37
10 mi
·
13 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
8
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
10
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
11
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 300 West
12
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
13
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
14
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
15
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
16
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.6 mi from Guthrie, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Guthrie, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood, IN
The final approach into Greenwood, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.55 one way
$19.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.49 | $26.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.55 | $3.91 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Greenwood, IN
Night in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
9:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Martinsville, IN
31 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
21 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 21m 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 Guthrie, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 61.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 37, West Smith Valley 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 30.6 miles from Guthrie, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.55 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 straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (SR 37): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Guthrie, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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