Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Aurora, IN
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
85.3 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
Johann Knorst
Aurora, IN
Raul Kozenevski
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Aurora, IN covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 48, SR 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.96 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.6 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 85.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 48. The longest continuous stretch is about 46 miles on I 74.
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 74 is the longest continuous segment at about 46 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 48. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
3.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
6
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
SR 56 / Importing Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / Importing Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
63 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 74 | 46 mi | 49m |
| SR 48 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| SR 101 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 148 | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 46 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Aurora, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street West
2
Take the ramp right toward I 65 South
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 65 South
3
Merge slight left
1.3 mi
·
1 min
4
Take the exit slight right toward Worthsville Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Worthsville Road
5
Keep slight left
256 ft
·
11 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
8
Turn left onto East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
9
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
10
Continue on West Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Carey Street
11
Continue on W 400 N
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
12
Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
13
Merge slight left
46 mi
·
49 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
SR 101: Sunman, Milan
15
Turn right
6.2 mi
·
9 min
16
Turn left
10 mi
·
17 min
17
Turn right
5.1 mi
·
9 min
18
Turn right onto Green Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Importing Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Importing Street
20
Turn right onto Mechanic Street
262 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mechanic Street
21
Turn right
62 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
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 42.6 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 57m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aurora, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Greenwood, IN · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.6 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aurora, IN
The final approach into Aurora, 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 Aurora, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.96 one way
$25.91 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.10 | $32.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.95 | $37.90 |
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: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Meijer - Tesla Supercharger
Indianapolis, IN
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Greenwood, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Culver's - Tesla Supercharger
Shelbyville, IN
Tesla
8 DCFC
Skillman Ford - DCFC
Greenwood, IN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Flying J 656 - eXtend
Whiteland, IN
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 242
Shelbyville, IN
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Shelbyville
Shelbyville, IN
EV Connect
4 DCFC
Hubler Ford Center
Shelbyville, IN
Blink Network
4 DCFC
Tesla: 3
EV Connect: 3
Blink Network: 2
ChargePoint Network: 2
eVgo Network: 2
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Aurora, IN
Morning in Aurora on Monday
Local time
6:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
5 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 58m 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 Greenwood, IN to Aurora, IN covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 48, SR 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Greenwood, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.96 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 85.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Aurora, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
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