Origin
Sweetser, IN
Evening in Sweetser on Thursday
Local time
5:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sweetser, IN to Greenwood, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sweetser, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sweetser, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m 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, I 69, SR 37 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 $12.74 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
40.7 miles from Sweetser, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 81.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Sweetser, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m, 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 20 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 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 5.2 miles in near SR 9; SR 15 / South Baldwin Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.2 miles (SR 9; SR 15 / South Baldwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
5.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 9; SR 15 / South Baldwin Avenue
Turn right onto SR 9; SR 15 / South Baldwin Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
73.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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 |
| I 69 | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| SR 37 | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| West Delphi Pike | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Western Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West 2nd Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
South Strawtown Pike
— 32.9 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sweetser, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on North Main Street
57 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 18
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Delphi Pike
3
Continue on SR 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West 2nd Street
4
Continue on SR 18
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Norton Avenue
5
Continue on SR 18
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
6
Turn right onto SR 9; SR 15
0.8 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Baldwin Avenue
7
Continue on SR 9; SR 15
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Western Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto SR 37
33 mi
·
38 min
·
South Strawtown Pike
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 37
10
Continue on SR 37
13 mi
·
17 min
·
SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 69
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 69
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
18
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
19
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
20
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 40.7 miles from Sweetser, IN, or about 51m 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 18 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 51m 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 26m
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 Sweetser, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sweetser, IN
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Sweetser, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 40.7 mi from Sweetser, IN · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Sweetser, 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
$12.74 one way
$25.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.99 | $27.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.68 | $31.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.99 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
5:25 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 45m 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 Sweetser, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, I 69, SR 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 miles from Sweetser, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.74 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 81.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 5.2 miles (SR 9; SR 15 / South Baldwin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Sweetser, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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