Origin
Knox, IN
Evening in Knox on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knox, 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
54m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knox, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Knox, IN to Greenwood, IN is 42.8 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 69 and I 70, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick journey or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. You'll primarily be on major highways, so expect a straightforward commute rather than a scenic exploration. Plan for a quick and efficient transit between these two Indiana locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 74% of the journey taking place on interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 25 miles on I 70, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. The drive progresses through a profile best described as highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on efficient, direct roadways like I 69 and I 70. While the primary roads include South Emerson Avenue, the bulk of your travel will be on these major arteries. Expect a driving experience characterized by speed and directness.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 25 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
8
26.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward I 465 South, I 465 North
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 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 465 South
7
35 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
35.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 25 mi | 27m |
| I 69 | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McCullum | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South Grant City Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 25 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on South Grant City Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant City Road
2
Turn left onto SR 109
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
McCullum
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 70
25 mi
·
27 min
·
I 70
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 90
Toward I 465 South, I 465 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 South
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 69; I 465
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
13
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
14
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Knox, IN · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Knox, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Greenwood, IN
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Greenwood, 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
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
8:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
54m 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 Knox, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 42.8 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 69, South Emerson Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 miles from Knox, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.69 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 is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 42.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Knox, 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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