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Trip from Smyrna, 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

1h 50m

Distance

79.1 mi

127 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 43m ★
6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 7m
10 AM
1h 56m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 57m
5 PM
2h 6m
8 PM
1h 46m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Smyrna, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 65, SR 7, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.4 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.37 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

39.6 miles from Smyrna, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 79.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 79.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.4 miles on I 65.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near SR 7.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Smyrna, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 50m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 7): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3 mi into trip | ~7m in | SR 7

Turn sharp left onto SR 7

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

4
46.2 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
3
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | I 65

Merge onto I 65

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward Main Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 99 Toward Main Street
6
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 65 30.4 mi 32m
SR 7 18.1 mi 26m
South State Street 17.8 mi 27m
State Street 3.9 mi 5m
West Deputy Pike Road 3 mi 7m
East Main Street 1.8 mi 3m
Jonathan Moore Pike 1.4 mi 1m
3rd Street 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 65 — 30.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Deputy Pike Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road
2

Turn sharp left onto SR 7

18 mi · 26 min · SR 7
3

Turn right onto SR 3; SR 7

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Poplar Street
4

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Roads 3 & 7
5

Continue on SR 3; SR 7

18 mi · 27 min · South State Street
6

Continue on SR 46

3.9 mi · 5 min · State Street
7

Continue on SR 46

1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
8

Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

1.4 mi · 1 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
10

Merge onto I 65

30 mi · 32 min · I 65
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 99 Toward Main Street
12

Turn left onto East Main Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13

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 39.6 miles from Smyrna, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.4 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.6 miles or 1h 3m 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 36m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Smyrna, IN

This is one driving day of about 79.1 miles and 1h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Smyrna, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 65 for about 30.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.6 mi from Smyrna, IN · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Vernon, IN

40 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

North Vernon, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.6 miles from Smyrna, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

0.3 mi

Segoku Hibachi and Sushi Express

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

North Vernon, Indiana

0.1 mi

Big Head Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 3–9 pm

+18123529898

Brick Street Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18125923960

Visit website

Segoku Hibachi and Sushi Express

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18129795156

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.1

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Nash's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+18129792164

Visit website

Angottis Italian Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.2

Columbus, Indiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+18123750686

Visit website

Wendy's

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 5:30 am–12 pm

+18123468183

Visit website

Las chalupas Mexican Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.6

North Vernon, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+18123527900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.37 one way

$24.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.58 $27.16
premium $4.89 $15.22 $30.44
diesel $5.61 $17.46 $34.93

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: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.7 0 $8.31 $3.80
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
EV Truck/SUV 31.6 0 $11.07 $5.06

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Smyrna, IN

Night in Smyrna on Friday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Night in Greenwood on Friday

Local time

10:45 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

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

1h 50m 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 Smyrna, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 79.1 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 65, SR 7, South State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.6 miles from Smyrna, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.37 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 Smyrna, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 50m with 61% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (SR 7): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 46.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.5 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Smyrna, 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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