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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Springfield, IN

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 27m

Distance

173.3 mi

279 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Springfield, IN covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 64, Springfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.4 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.09 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

86.6 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 173.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 27m highway drive covering 173.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.4 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 24 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 134.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 64. You will hit about 17 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.

Driving Effort 5/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 173.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key points

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

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
141.3 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 21B Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
5
158.8 mi into trip | ~2h 57m in

Take the exit toward SR 165: Poseyville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 12 Toward SR 165: Poseyville

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 134.4 mi 2h 25m
I 64 16.9 mi 18m
Springfield Road 7.6 mi 18m
Lockwood Street 4.2 mi 7m
West Smith Valley Road 3.2 mi 5m
Main Street West 2.8 mi 5m
Highway 165 0.9 mi 1m
State Highway 66 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 134.4 mi, about 2h 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street West

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street West
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
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 straight lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

93 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 69
Toward I 69 South: Evansville
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 21B Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
15

Merge onto I 64

17 mi · 18 min · I 64
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 12 Toward SR 165: Poseyville
17

Turn left onto SR 165

0.9 mi · 1 min · Highway 165
18

Continue on SR 68; SR 165

0.1 mi · 16 sec · St Francis
19

Turn right onto SR 68; SR 165

0.5 mi · 59 sec · East Main Street
20

Turn left onto SR 68; SR 165

4.2 mi · 7 min · Lockwood Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto SR 66

0.6 mi · 53 sec · State Highway 66
22

Turn right onto Princeton Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Princeton Street
23

Continue on Springfield Road

7.6 mi · 18 min · Springfield Road
24

Arrive at destination

North Springfield 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 86.6 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 38 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.6 miles or 1h 39m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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 173.3 miles and 3h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 134.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.6 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 39m into the drive

city in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bedford, IN

87 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

Ellettsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Linton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.6 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 134.4 miles.

Arriving in Springfield, IN

The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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 107.6
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 131.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.09 one way

$54.19 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $29.75 $59.50
premium $4.89 $33.35 $66.70
diesel $5.61 $38.26 $76.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52 0 $18.20 $8.32
Efficient EV 43.3 0 $15.16 $6.93
EV Truck/SUV 69.3 0 $24.26 $11.09

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Night in Greenwood on Thursday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, IN

Evening in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

8:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Bedford, IN

87 mi in

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

19 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 27m 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 Springfield, IN covers 173.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 64, Springfield 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 86.6 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 $27.09 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 173.3 miles you will encounter 17 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 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.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Springfield, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include George Rogers Clark National Historical Park and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial.

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