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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

Johann Knorst

Downtown Cayuga, IN, IN

Cayuga, IN

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 63, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80 miles on I 74. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.49 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

51 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 102 miles, with most of the trip on I 74 and SR 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 80 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 13 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 80 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

958 ft 504 ft

Total Climb

321 ft

Total Descent

621 ft

Highest Point

958 ft

~36.4 mi in

Elevation Range

454 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 31.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 102 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 31

Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
8
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
6
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 74; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.

Terre Haute

89.3 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 80 mi 1h 27m
SR 63 11.7 mi 15m
US 31 6.2 mi 9m
I 69 2.3 mi 2m
Main Street West 0.5 mi <1m
Grant Street 0.3 mi 1m
East Ferry Street 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 480 North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 80 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Cayuga, IN.

1

Start on Main Street West

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street West
2

Turn right onto US 31

6.1 mi · 9 min · US 31
Use the none lane.
3

Take the ramp onto US 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 74
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
9

Turn left onto SR 63

12 mi · 15 min · SR 63
10

Turn right onto SR 234

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road 480 North
11

Continue on SR 234

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Ferry Street
12

Turn left onto Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
13

Arrive at 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 51 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 31m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cayuga, 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.

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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 Greenwood, IN

This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 59m.

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 80 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

51 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.

Arriving in Cayuga, IN

The final approach into Cayuga, 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 Cayuga, 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

$15.49 one way

$30.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $17.08 $34.16
premium $4.80 $19.26 $38.51
diesel $5.64 $22.66 $45.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 hours ago

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Afternoon in Greenwood on Sunday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 9 to 18 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Destination

Cayuga, IN

Afternoon in Cayuga on Sunday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

SSW 12 to 21 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:26AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 9:33AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

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

1 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

1h 59m 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 Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN covers 102 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 74, SR 63, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 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 $15.49 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 demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 102 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.

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