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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Prairie, IN

Drive Time

3h 31m

Distance

184.5 mi

297 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Prairie, IN covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, SR 62 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 $28.02 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

92.3 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 31m highway drive covering 184.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and East Lloyd Expressway. 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 21 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 East Lloyd Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Main Street West.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

4
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street West

Enter roundabout onto Main Street West

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
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.
5
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.
5
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
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
East Lloyd Expressway 14.4 mi 16m
SR 62 14.3 mi 16m
West Smith Valley Road 3.2 mi 5m
Main Street West 2.8 mi 5m
North Burkhardt Road 2.5 mi 4m
Raben Road 0.5 mi 2m
County Road 300 West 0.5 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 Prairie, IN.

1

Start on Main Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
2

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West

16 ft · Main Street West
3

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

85 ft · 2 sec · Main Street West
5

Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
6

Turn left onto County Road 300 West

0.5 mi · 54 sec · County Road 300 West
7

Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
8

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road

112 ft · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road
9

Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

512 ft · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road
10

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 42 sec
11

Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 69 South: Evansville
12

Merge slight left

41 mi · 45 min
13

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 69 South: Evansville
14

Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Lynch Road
15

Turn slight right

154 ft · 4 sec
16

Turn straight onto Lynch Road

499 ft · 16 sec · Lynch Road
17

Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Burkhardt Road
18

Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

14 mi · 16 min · East Lloyd Expressway
19

Continue straight

14 mi · 16 min
20

Turn left onto Raben Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · Raben Road
21

Arrive at your destination

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 92.3 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 45m 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 92.3 miles or 1h 45m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie, 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 184.5 miles and 3h 31m.

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 92.3 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

92 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.

Jackson, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 92.3 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 145.4 miles.

Arriving in Prairie, IN

The final approach into Prairie, 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 Prairie, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of t...

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 108.2
View on nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial

National Memorial

Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 133.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.02 one way

$56.05 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 65 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $30.89 $61.79
premium $4.80 $34.83 $69.66
diesel $5.64 $40.99 $81.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.4 0 $19.37 $8.86
Efficient EV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38
EV Truck/SUV 73.8 0 $25.83 $11.81

Gas CO2

65 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Morning in Greenwood on Monday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prairie, IN

Late night in Prairie on Monday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°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

15 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 31m 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 Prairie, IN covers 184.5 miles and takes about 3h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, East Lloyd Expressway, SR 62. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.3 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 $28.02 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 is a straightforward 3h 31m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Main Street West): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; 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.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Prairie, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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