Versailles to Greenwood is 66.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 35 minutes via US 421, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest journey stays within Indiana, offering a straightforward drive. The route is a mixed bag, not purely highway, so expect some local road segments. It's a manageable distance, perfect for a single-day trip without feeling rushed. Consider this drive if you're looking for a simple connection between two points in Indiana without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Versailles, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 66.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This drive features a 37% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.2 miles on US 421, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you transition between US 421 and local roads like South Buckeye Street and West 400 N, the driving pace and scenery will naturally change. This mixed profile suggests you'll get a feel for both open road travel and more community-oriented driving.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Tyson Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Tyson Street
Turn right onto Tyson Street
Navigation decision point
6
26.5 mi into trip|~40m in|US 421
Take the ramp onto US 421 toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
5
49.5 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Fairland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
5
64.4 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
64.7 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 421
23.2 mi
25m
South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi
33m
West 400 N
4.5 mi
7m
East 700 N
3.5 mi
6m
East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
4m
East Main Street
2.2 mi
3m
North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi
2m
W 400 N
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 23.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Versailles, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on North Washington Street
129 ft·7 sec·North Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Tyson Street
370 ft·21 sec·Tyson Street
3
Turn left onto North Adams Street
0.1 mi·37 sec·North Adams Street
4
Turn right onto US 50; US 421
1.0 mi·1 min·West Perry Street
5
Turn right onto US 421
22 mi·33 min·South Buckeye Street
6
Continue on US 421; SR 46
0.4 mi·40 sec·East Main Street
7
Turn right onto US 421
0.4 mi·31 sec·North Ireland Street
8
Turn left onto US 421
1.9 mi·2 min·North Michigan Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 421
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 421
10
Take the ramp onto US 421
23 mi·25 min·US 421
Toward I 74 West, US 421: IndianapolisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 109Toward Fairland Road
12
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi·3 min·W 400 N
13
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi·1 min·East Carey Street
14
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi·7 min·West 400 N
15
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi·6 min·East 700 N
16
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Franklin Road
17
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi·4 min·East Worthsville Road
18
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
19
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi·1 min·I 65
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 99Toward Main Street
21
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 2 hours, this is a trip where you have a lot of flexibility. You could easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight. Since the longest stretch is 23.2 miles, you won't need to worry about long periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $10, but it’s always wise to top off before leaving Versailles, especially if you plan any detours. The mixed nature of the drive means you might encounter slower traffic when you leave the main highway segments.
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 33.3 miles from Versailles, IN, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.2 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 15 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 47m 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 18m
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 Versailles, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Versailles, IN
This is one driving day of about 66.6 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Versailles, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 23.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Versailles, IN
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.41 one way
$20.82 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$11.43
$22.86
premium
$4.89
$12.82
$25.63
diesel
$5.61
$14.70
$29.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$6.99
$3.20
Efficient EV
16.7
0
$5.83
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Versailles, IN
Evening
in Versailles on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Evening
in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
8:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Greensburg, IN
33 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
8 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 35m 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 Versailles, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 66.6 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, South Buckeye Street, West 400 N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 miles from Versailles, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.41 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 is a straightforward 1h 35m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Tyson Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.5 miles (US 421): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 49.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Versailles, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
