Origin
Westfield, IN
Afternoon in Westfield on Friday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westfield, IN to Riverwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westfield, IN
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Riverwood, IN
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
Westfield to Riverwood is 12 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Westfield Road and IN-37, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Expect a local feel for the entire journey, making it ideal for a short, straightforward drive. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for those needing to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (29%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 29% of the route on highways. You'll experience a variety of road types, transitioning from local streets to main arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is about 5 miles on Westfield Road. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you navigate through developed areas.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Westfield Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Riverwood Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
12 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Nappanee Drive
Turn right onto Nappanee Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Westfield Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| IN-37 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| West Conner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Riverwood Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East 206th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Miami Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Riverwood Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Westfield Road
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westfield, IN and Riverwood, IN.
1
Start on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on SR 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Westfield Road
Use the right lane.
3
Enter roundabout
136 ft
·
3 sec
4
Continue
309 ft
·
5 sec
5
Continue on SR 32
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Westfield Road
6
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
106 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
7
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 32; SR 38
111 ft
·
1 sec
·
Westfield Road
9
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Westfield Road
10
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Conner Street
11
Turn left onto SR 37
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
IN-37
12
Turn left onto East 206th Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East 206th Street
13
Turn sharp right onto Riverwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Riverwood Avenue
14
Turn right onto Riverwood Drive
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Riverwood Drive
15
Turn left onto Miami Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Miami Street
16
Turn right onto Nappanee Drive
156 ft
·
6 sec
·
Nappanee Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Nappanee Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Riverwood, IN
Afternoon in Riverwood on Friday
Local time
4:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20m 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 Westfield, IN to Riverwood, IN covers 12 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Westfield Road, IN-37, West Conner Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Westfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 20m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.5 miles (SR 32; SR 38 / Westfield Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Westfield, IN to Riverwood, 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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