Planning a trip from North Webster, Indiana, to Greenwood, Indiana? This 136.8-mile drive will take you about 3 hours and 5 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day excursion. The route primarily follows South Strawtown Pike and US 24 before transitioning to SR 5. With a highway share of 61%, you'll experience a highway-focused drive. Budget around $21 for fuel for this journey. Since both destinations are within the Midwest, you won't be crossing regional boundaries, keeping the travel straightforward. This trip is well-suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed start and arrival.
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
68.4 miles from North Webster, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 136.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This drive offers a highway-focused experience, with 61% of the journey utilizing higher-speed roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike, providing a solid segment of consistent travel. The route is designed for efficiency, moving you between destinations with minimal fuss. Expect a driving personality that prioritizes getting you there smoothly rather than focusing on intricate twists and turns. It's a practical route that balances speed with accessible roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Strawtown Pike and US 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 13 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 136.8 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: near the start (SR 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 13 / North Main Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
112.6 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
113.6 mi into trip|~2h 33m 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
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129 mi into trip|~2h 51m 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
129.2 mi into trip|~2h 52m 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
US 24
26.8 mi
31m
SR 5
21.3 mi
37m
I 69
19.5 mi
23m
SR 37
12.9 mi
17m
North Main Street
8.8 mi
13m
South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
7m
US 30
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Webster, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on East Washington Street
41 ft·9 sec·East Washington Street
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Turn left onto SR 13
8.8 mi·13 min·North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 30
3.5 mi·4 min·US 30
4
Turn right onto North Binkley Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Binkley Road
5
Turn left onto West Old Trail Road
0.5 mi·1 min·West Old Trail Road
6
Turn right onto SR 5
6.7 mi·11 min·SR 5
7
Continue on SR 5; SR 14
15 mi·25 min·SR 5; SR 14
8
Turn right onto US 24; SR 9
27 mi·31 min·US 24; SR 9
9
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.4 mi·4 min·South Western Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi·38 min·South Strawtown Pike
11
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
12
Continue on SR 37
13 mi·17 min·SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi·3 min·I 69
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 69
15 mi·18 min·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 52Toward Emerson AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi·7 min·South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi·2 min·East County Line Road South
20
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi·2 min·North Meridian Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft·1 sec·Main Street West
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 5-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of approximately $21, this trip is easily completed in a single day without needing an overnight stay. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can adjust your departure time as needed. Pay attention to the transitions between South Strawtown Pike, US 24, and SR 5 to ensure you're on the correct path for a smooth arrival in Greenwood.
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 68.4 miles from North Webster, IN, or about 1h 38m 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 30 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
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 North Webster, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 North Webster, IN
This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from North Webster, 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 68.4 mi from North Webster, IN
· 1h 38m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.39 one way
$42.77 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.48
$46.96
premium
$4.89
$26.33
$52.65
diesel
$5.61
$30.20
$60.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41
0
$14.36
$6.57
Efficient EV
34.2
0
$11.97
$5.47
EV Truck/SUV
54.7
0
$19.15
$8.76
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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
North Webster, IN
Late night
in North Webster on Saturday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Late night
in Greenwood on Saturday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Elwood, IN
68 mi in
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
25 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 5m 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 North Webster, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 136.8 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, US 24, SR 5. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from North Webster, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.39 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 16 significant decision points across 136.8 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: near the start (SR 13 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 112.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.6 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Webster, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
