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Trip from Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Indiana, United States

Montpelier, IN

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 465 South, Emerson Avenue, South Emerson Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.26 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

52 miles from Montpelier, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 104 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 465 South 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 Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 465 South
Emerson Avenue
South Emerson Avenue
East County Line Road South
North Meridian Street
Main Street West

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 465 South — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier, IN and Greenwood, IN.

1

Start on the route

15 mi · 16 min · the route
2

Turn left

0.3 mi · 37 sec
3

Merge slight left

62 mi · 1 hr 7 min
4

Keep slight right

1.0 mi · 1 min
5

Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

15 mi · 18 min · I 465 South, I 69 South
6

Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Emerson Avenue
7

Keep slight left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
9

Turn right onto East County Line Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
10

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
11

Turn right onto Main Street West

95 ft · 2 sec · Main Street West
12

Arrive at your destination

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 52 miles from Montpelier, IN, or about 54m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 54m 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 28m

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 Montpelier, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Montpelier, IN

This is one driving day of about 104 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Montpelier, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Montpelier, IN · 54m into the drive

city in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fishers, IN

52 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

Anderson, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fishers, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Montpelier, 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

$16.26 one way

$32.52 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.85 $35.70
premium $4.89 $20.01 $40.03
diesel $5.61 $22.96 $45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.2 0 $10.92 $4.99
Efficient EV 26 0 $9.10 $4.16
EV Truck/SUV 41.6 0 $14.56 $6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Montpelier, IN

Afternoon in Montpelier on Thursday

Local time

12:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Afternoon in Greenwood on Thursday

Local time

12:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

2 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 48m 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 Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 104 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 465 South, Emerson Avenue, South Emerson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52 miles from Montpelier, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.26 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 Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Montpelier, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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