Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Center, IN
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
160.7 mi
259 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
★
6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
Johann Knorst
Center, IN
Roberto Hund
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Center, IN covers 160.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, SR 62, West Smith Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.4 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.41 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
80.4 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 3m highway drive covering 160.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and SR 62. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.4 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 19 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 145.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and SR 62. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near SR 135 / County Road 300 West.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles (SR 135 / County Road 300 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~5m in
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SR 135 / County Road 300 West
Turn left onto SR 135 / County Road 300 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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West Smith Valley Road
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
48.1 mi into trip
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~58m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
5
152.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 50m in
Take the exit toward Lynch Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 145.4 mi | 2h 36m |
| SR 62 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Lynch Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| County Road 300 West | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mc Cool Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 145.4 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Center, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the none lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Main Street West
3
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
4
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
86 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
5
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
6
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
County Road 300 West
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Smith Valley Road
Use the none lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
9
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
510 ft
·
25 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
12
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
104 mi
·
1 hr 51 min
·
I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 10
Toward Lynch Road
15
Turn left onto Lynch Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lynch Road
16
Turn left onto SR 62
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 62
17
Turn left onto Mc Cool Road
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mc Cool Road
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Mc Cool Road
32 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mc Cool Road
19
Arrive at destination
Mc Cool Road
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 80.4 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.4 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 32m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Center, 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 160.7 miles and 3h 3m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 145.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.4 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 32m 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 80.4 miles from Greenwood, 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 145.4 miles.
Arriving in Center, IN
The final approach into Center, 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 Center, 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
$24.41 one way
$48.82 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $30.34 | $60.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.70 | $71.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.06 | $6.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.50 | $10.28 |
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
Center, IN
Afternoon in Center on Sunday
Local time
3:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
10 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 3m 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 Center, IN covers 160.7 miles and takes about 3h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, SR 62, 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 80.4 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 $24.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 160.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.8 miles (SR 135 / County Road 300 West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (West Smith Valley Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Center, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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