Origin
Laurel, IN
Afternoon in Laurel on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.2 mi
87 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurel, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 54.2-mile drive from Laurel to Greenwood, Indiana, will take you about 1 hour and 16 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, this route keeps you on local roads for its entirety, with no highway driving involved. You can expect a fuel cost of around $8 for this journey. The drive offers a direct connection between two points within the Midwest region, making it a simple transit rather than a destination in itself. Given its short duration and local road nature, it's an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick trip for a specific purpose.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 54.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entire 54.2 miles between Laurel and Greenwood. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating a series of local streets, primarily along West Pearl Street, Washington Street, and West Main Street. This means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction, with no long, uninterrupted stretches to settle into. The profile suggests a route that is more about getting from point A to point B efficiently through populated areas rather than enjoying open-road cruising.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Pearl Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Pearl Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Toner Street | — | — |
| Hwy 52 | — | — |
| Hensley Road | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| Highway 52 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Pearl Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on the route
30 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Pearl Street
3
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn slight right onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Continue on Toner Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Toner Street
6
Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Old US Hwy 52
7
Turn left onto Hensley Road
367 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hensley Road
8
Turn right onto Lake Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52
157 ft
·
13 sec
·
Old US Highway 52
10
Turn sharp right
2.1 mi
·
3 min
11
Turn left
22 mi
·
38 min
12
Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
13
Merge slight left
8.8 mi
·
9 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fairland Road
15
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
16
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Street
17
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
18
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
19
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
20
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
21
Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65 North: Indianapolis
22
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Main Street
24
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.1 mi from Laurel, IN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.1 miles from Laurel, 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
$8.47 one way
$16.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.59 | $3.47 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Richland, IN
27 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
1 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 16m 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 Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 54.2 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Pearl Street, Washington Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.1 miles from Laurel, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.47 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.
The drive from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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