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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

102.5 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 2m

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

Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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city in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Bicknell, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN covers 102.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street West, County Road 300 West, West Smith Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.02 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.2 miles from Greenwood, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 102.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street West is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street West
County Road 300 West
West Smith Valley Road
I 69 South
SR 58
4th St
11th Street
Freelandville Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Bicknell, 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

38 mi · 41 min · I 69 South: Evansville
14

Take the exit slight right toward SR 58: Elnora, Odon

0.3 mi · 31 sec · SR 58: Elnora, Odon
15

Turn right

0.9 mi · 1 min
16

Continue straight

1.8 mi · 3 min
17

Turn left

3.5 mi · 5 min
18

Continue straight

6.4 mi · 11 min
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th St

2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St
20

Continue on 11th Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · 11th Street
21

Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Freelandville Avenue
22

At the end of the road, turn right onto East 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · East 3rd Street
23

Arrive at your destination

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bicknell, 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 102.5 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.2 mi from Greenwood, IN · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown Ellettsville, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ellettsville, IN

51 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

Miller, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ellettsville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bicknell, IN

The final approach into Bicknell, 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 Bicknell, 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

$16.02 one way

$32.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.59 $35.19
premium $4.89 $19.73 $39.45
diesel $5.61 $22.63 $45.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.8 0 $10.76 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.97 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.35 $6.56

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 15, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Night in Greenwood on Wednesday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bicknell, IN

Night in Bicknell on Wednesday

Local time

10:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 7m 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 Bicknell, IN covers 102.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street West, County Road 300 West, West Smith Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 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 $16.02 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.
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Greenwood, IN to Bicknell, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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