The drive from Marion, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, I 69, SR 37 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 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
38.3 miles from Marion, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Marion, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Strawtown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
52.3 mi into trip|~1h 5m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 6m in|I 69
Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
68.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m 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
68.9 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi
38m
I 69
19.5 mi
23m
SR 37
12.9 mi
17m
South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
7m
South Washington Street
3.4 mi
6m
North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
2m
East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
2m
East 3rd Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 18
181 ft·10 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi·6 min·South Washington Street
3
Continue on SR 37
33 mi·38 min·South Strawtown Pike
4
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
5
Continue on SR 37
13 mi·17 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi·3 min·I 69
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 69
15 mi·18 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward Emerson AvenueUse 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
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 38.3 miles from Marion, IN, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.3 miles or 46m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marion, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, IN
This is one driving day of about 76.5 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Marion, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Marion, IN
· 46m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.13
$26.26
premium
$4.89
$14.72
$29.44
diesel
$5.61
$16.89
$33.78
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: 26.8 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
0
$8.03
$3.67
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.69
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Marion, IN
Night
in Marion on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Night
in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
9:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
3 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 38m 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 Marion, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, I 69, SR 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Marion, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.96 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 76.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Marion, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
