Origin
Middletown, IN
Late night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
3:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, 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
47m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 30.3 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, West 400 N, East Michigan Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Middletown, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 30.3 miles and takes about 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 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near SR 244 / East 200 South.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 3.8 miles (SR 244 / East 200 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 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
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 244 / East 200 South
Turn sharp right onto SR 244 / East 200 South
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Fairland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
5
28.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
28.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East Michigan Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| I 65 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on East Michigan Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Michigan Road
2
Turn sharp right onto SR 244
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East 200 South
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
4
Merge onto I 74; US 421
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 74; US 421
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
6
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
7
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Street
8
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
9
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
10
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
11
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
13
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.1 mi from Middletown, IN · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 miles from Middletown, 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
$4.74 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:07 AM
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
22 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
47m 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 Middletown, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 30.3 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, West 400 N, East Michigan Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Middletown, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.74 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 30.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: at 3.8 miles (SR 244 / East 200 South): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Middletown, 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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