Origin
Evansville, IN
Late night in Evansville on Wednesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Evansville, IN to Greenwood, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
160.4 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Evansville, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Evansville, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, West Smith Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 146.6 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
80.2 miles from Evansville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 1m highway drive covering 160.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 146.6 miles on I 69.
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.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 146.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Walnut Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 1m 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: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Walnut Street
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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John Street
Turn right onto John Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
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~11m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
153.7 mi into trip
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~2h 49m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
5
154.1 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
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West Smith Valley Road
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 146.6 mi | 2h 38m |
| East Lloyd Expressway | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Burkhardt Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Morgan Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Garvin Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 146.6 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evansville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on this road
123 ft
·
13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left
332 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto East Walnut Street
127 ft
·
6 sec
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East Walnut Street
4
Turn right onto South Garvin Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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South Garvin Street
5
Turn right onto John Street
243 ft
·
4 sec
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John Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto SR 62
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
East Lloyd Expressway
8
Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Burkhardt Road
9
Turn right onto SR 62
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Morgan Avenue
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
11
Merge onto I 69
147 mi
·
2 hr 38 min
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I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
13
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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West Smith Valley Road
14
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
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West Smith Valley Road
15
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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West Smith Valley Road
16
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
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County Road 300 West
17
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street West
18
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
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Main Street West
19
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
20
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street West
21
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
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 80.2 miles from Evansville, IN, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 146.6 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.2 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
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 Evansville, 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 Evansville, IN
This is one driving day of about 160.4 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Evansville, 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 I 69 for about 146.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.2 mi from Evansville, IN · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80.2 miles from Evansville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 146.6 miles.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Greenwood, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.08 one way
$50.15 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $27.53 | $55.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $30.87 | $61.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.84 | $7.70 |
| Efficient EV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.46 | $10.27 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Morning in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 13 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 10:37PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 6:31PM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 1m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Evansville, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 160.4 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, West Smith Valley Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.2 miles from Evansville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.08 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 straightforward 3h 1m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Walnut Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (John Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Evansville, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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