Origin
Middlebury, IN
Late night in Middlebury on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury, 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
3h 47m
Distance
168.2 mi
271 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury, IN
Sawyer Sutton
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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, SR 9, I 69 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 $26.30 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.1 miles from Middlebury, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 168.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m, 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 27 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
939 ft
783 ft
Total Climb
282 ft
Total Descent
307 ft
Highest Point
939 ft
~36 mi in
Elevation Range
156 ft
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 around 5 miles in near SR 13.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 143.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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SR 13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
Navigation decision point
6
143.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m 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
144.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m 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
160.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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
160.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m 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 |
| SR 9 | 30.9 mi | 38m |
| I 69 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| South State Road 9 | 17.2 mi | 25m |
| Lincolnway South | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| North Baseline Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| SR 13 | 7.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 13
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 13
3
Turn right onto SR 13
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 13
4
Continue on SR 13
244 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Benton Street
5
Continue on SR 13
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 13
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 50
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Road 50
7
Turn right onto CR 43
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 43
8
Turn left onto US 6; US 33
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
9
Turn right onto US 33; SR 5
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Lincolnway South
10
Turn right onto SR 9
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
North Baseline Road
11
Continue on SR 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
River Street
13
Continue on SR 9
17 mi
·
25 min
·
South State Road 9
14
Take the ramp onto SR 9
31 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 9
15
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
17
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on I 69
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
25
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
26
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
27
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.1 miles from Middlebury, IN, or about 2h 2m 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 37 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.1 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Middlebury, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middlebury, IN
This is one driving day of about 168.2 miles and 3h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Middlebury, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 84.1 mi from Middlebury, IN · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 84.1 miles from Middlebury, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenwood, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.30 one way
$52.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.87 | $57.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.37 | $64.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.14 | $74.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.66 | $8.07 |
| Efficient EV | 42.1 | 0 | $14.72 | $6.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.3 | 0 | $23.55 | $10.76 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Late night in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
4:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Slight Chance T-storms then Mostly Cloudy
SSW 15 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:15PM EDT until April 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 6:08PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
17 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
3h 47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middlebury, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 168.2 miles and takes about 3h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84.1 miles from Middlebury, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 168.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles (SR 13): Navigation decision point; at 143.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 144.9 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Middlebury, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 783 ft to 939 ft elevation with about 282 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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