Origin
New Albany, IN
Afternoon in New Albany on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, IN to Galena, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, IN
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Galena, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, IN to Galena, IN covers 9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 150, I 64, West Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on US 150. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 150 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 64 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| West Spring Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| US Highway 150 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 150
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Galena, IN.
1
Start on State Street
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 150
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 64; US 150
5
Take the exit onto US 150
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 150
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
6
Arrive at destination
US 150
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Spring Street
Turn left onto West Spring Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 64; US 150
Merge onto I 64; US 150
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 150
Take the exit onto US 150 toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 150 West: Greenville, Paoli
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.73 | $3.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Galena, IN
Afternoon in Galena on Saturday
Local time
2:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
9 mi in 13m, mostly highway — 5.1 mi of that is on US 150.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on US 150.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 150 and I 64. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Spring Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Albany, IN to Galena, IN is easy. At 13m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.9 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Albany, IN to Galena, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Paoli along the way.
Paoli
3.9 mi in
|
~5m
|
via US 150
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on US 150. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 64; US 150): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.9 miles (US 150): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Galena, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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