Trip from Greenwood, IN to Pigeon, IN

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

136.8 mi

220 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 12m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

2h 59m

5 PM

3h 11m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

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Greenwood, IN

Johann Knorst

Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Pigeon, IN covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, US 231, West 6th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.78 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

68.4 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 50m highway drive covering 136.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and US 231. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.1 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 26 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 68.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and US 231. You will hit about 15 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 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 136.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 6.9 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 135 / County Road 300 West

Turn left onto SR 135 / County Road 300 West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

6.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 69

Merge onto I 69

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

48.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

75 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

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

Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

92.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | US 50; US 150; US 231 / West Broadway Street

Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231 / West Broadway Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Greenwood, IN to Pigeon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Crane along the way.

Crane

75 mi in | ~1h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	68.1 mi	1h 13m
US 231	23.1 mi	30m
West 6th Street	17.5 mi	20m
Mill Street	14.3 mi	16m
SR 62	4.1 mi	7m
West Smith Valley Road	3.2 mi	5m
Main Street West	2.8 mi	5m
East County Road 1500 North	1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 68.1 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street West

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

17 ft · 0 sec · Main Street West

Continue on Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

86 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West

Continue on Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West

Turn left onto SR 135

0.5 mi · 53 sec · County Road 300 West

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

110 ft · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road

Continue on West Smith Valley Road

510 ft · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Merge onto I 69

41 mi · 45 min · I 69

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

27 mi · 28 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 42 sec

Exit 87 Toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

Keep slight left at fork

106 ft · 2 sec

Turn left onto US 231

17 mi · 23 min · US 231

Turn right onto US 50; US 150; US 231

0.2 mi · 11 sec · West Broadway Street

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 50; US 150; US 231

14 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

Continue on US 231; SR 56

6.1 mi · 7 min · US 231; SR 56

Turn right onto US 231; SR 56

18 mi · 20 min · West 6th Street

Turn right onto SR 62

4.1 mi · 7 min · SR 62

Turn right onto Railroad Street

528 ft · 23 sec · Railroad Street

Continue on East County Road 1500 North

1.0 mi · 3 min · East County Road 1500 North

Continue on North Base Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · North Base Road

Turn right onto County Road 1475 North

0.7 mi · 2 min · County Road 1475 North

Arrive at destination

County Road 1475 North

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.1 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 68.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pigeon, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

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 136.8 miles and 2h 50m.

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 68.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.4 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plainfield, IL

68 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

Plainfield, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Plainfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.4 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 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.1 miles.

Arriving in Pigeon, IN

The final approach into Pigeon, 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 Pigeon, 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

$20.78 one way

$41.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$22.91	$45.81
premium	$4.80	$25.83	$51.65
diesel	$5.64	$30.39	$60.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41	$14.36	$6.57
Efficient EV	34.2	$11.97	$5.47
EV Truck/SUV	54.7	$19.15	$8.76

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 minutes ago

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Monday

Local time

7:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Pigeon, IN

Morning in Pigeon on Monday

Local time

6:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 13 to 16 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:33AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:34PM EDT until April 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

3 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

2h 50m 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 Pigeon, IN covers 136.8 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, US 231, West 6th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.4 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 $20.78 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.