Origin
Greenwood, IN
Late night in Greenwood on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Vernon, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
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Vernon, IN
Trevin Rudy
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Vernon, IN covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, SR 7, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.5 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 58 miles, with most of the trip on I 65 and SR 7. The longest continuous stretch is about 30.5 miles on I 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 30.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
32.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
58 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Pike Street
Turn left onto Pike Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenwood, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Nashville
32.5 mi in
|
~36m
Bloomington
32.5 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 30.5 mi | 32m |
| SR 7 | 18.5 mi | 28m |
| State Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Jackson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| One Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pike Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 30.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Vernon, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street West
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 65 South
Use the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 65
30 mi
·
32 min
·
I 65
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
6
Merge onto SR 46
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
7
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
8
Continue on SR 7
18 mi
·
28 min
·
SR 7
9
Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7
286 ft
·
4 sec
·
One Street
10
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
517 ft
·
14 sec
·
Jackson Street
11
Turn left onto Pike Street
53 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pike Street
12
Arrive at destination
Pike Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29 mi from Greenwood, IN · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vernon, IN
The final approach into Vernon, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Vernon, IN
Late night in Vernon on Friday
Local time
2:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Columbus, IN
29 mi in
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
21 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 17m 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 Vernon, IN covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 65, SR 7, State 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 29 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 $9.07 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 straightforward 1h 17m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Greenwood, IN and Vernon, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
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