Origin
Galena, IN
Morning in Galena on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Galena, IN to New Albany, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Galena, IN
Глеб Коровко
New Albany, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Galena, IN to New Albany, IN covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US Highway 150, US 150, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.7 miles on US Highway 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 9.4 miles, with most of the trip on US Highway 150 and US 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 4.7 miles on US Highway 150.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US Highway 150 is the longest continuous segment at about 4.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 150 and US 150. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near US 150.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.4 miles you will encounter 5 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 4.7 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 150
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150 toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New...
4
7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 64; US 150
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
8.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward New Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward New Albany
3
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
West Market Street
Turn left onto West Market Street
Navigation decision point
4
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
State Street
Turn left onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Galena, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
Louisville
4.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 150
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US Highway 150 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| US 150 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 64 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Market Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 5th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US Highway 150
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galena, IN and New Albany, IN.
1
Start on US 150
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 150
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 150
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 150
Toward I 64 East, US 150 East, SR 62 East: New Albany, Louisville
3
Keep slight right at fork onto I 64; US 150
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64; US 150
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward New Albany
5
Continue on West 5th Street
428 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 5th Street
6
Turn left onto West Market Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
West Market Street
7
Turn left onto State Street
434 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Street
8
Arrive at destination
State Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.61 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
New Albany, IN
Morning in New Albany on Saturday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
1 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
14m 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 Galena, IN to New Albany, IN covers 9.4 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US Highway 150, US 150, I 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.7 miles from Galena, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 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 9.4 miles you will encounter 5 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 4.7 miles (US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7 miles (I 64; US 150): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Galena, IN to New Albany, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Louisville along the way.
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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