Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

160.5 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 39m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

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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Trip Overview

The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.9 miles on South Strawtown Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.38 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

80.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Strawtown Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 32.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 160.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 136.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

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0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | East County Line Road; South 1200 West

Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

Navigation decision point

6
136.3 mi into trip | ~3h in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
137.3 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 69

Continue onto I 69 toward I 465 South, I 69 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
7
152.6 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in

Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue
7
152.9 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Strawtown Pike 32.9 mi 38m
SR 9 30.9 mi 38m
I 69 19.5 mi 23m
South State Road 9 17.2 mi 25m
North Baseline Road 16.3 mi 24m
SR 37 12.9 mi 17m
West 800 South 6 mi 8m
North 600 West 4.8 mi 6m
Longest stretch: South Strawtown Pike — 32.9 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3

Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North

6.0 mi · 8 min · West 800 South; West 1200 North
4

Turn right onto North 600 West

4.8 mi · 6 min · North 600 West
5

Turn left onto US 6

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 6
6

Turn right onto North 290 West

3.4 mi · 3 min · North 290 West
7

At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road

2.4 mi · 2 min · West Albion Road
8

Continue on West Jefferson Street

0.3 mi · 27 sec · West Jefferson Street
9

Turn right onto SR 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Orange Street
10

Continue on SR 9

16 mi · 24 min · North Baseline Road
11

Continue on SR 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
12

Turn slight right onto SR 9; SR 205

0.2 mi · 20 sec · River Street
13

Continue on SR 9

17 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
14

Take the ramp onto SR 9

31 mi · 38 min · SR 9
15

Turn slight right onto SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
16

Enter roundabout onto SR 37

105 ft · 1 sec · SR 37
17

Continue on SR 37

13 mi · 17 min · SR 37
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto I 69

3.1 mi · 3 min · I 69
19

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
24

Turn right onto East County Line Road South

1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
25

Turn left onto North Meridian Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Street
26

Turn right onto Main Street West

95 ft · 1 sec · Main Street West
27

Arrive at destination

Main Street West

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 80.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.9 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.3 miles or 1h 52m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN

This is one driving day of about 160.5 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stony Creek, 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 South Strawtown Pike for about 32.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.3 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 1h 52m into the drive

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

80 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenwood, IN

The final approach into Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, 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

$24.38 one way

$48.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $26.87 $53.75
premium $4.80 $30.30 $60.60
diesel $5.64 $35.66 $71.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.2 0 $16.85 $7.70
Efficient EV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42
EV Truck/SUV 64.2 0 $22.47 $10.27

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 3 days ago

Origin

Stony Creek, IN

Afternoon in Stony Creek on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenwood, IN

Afternoon in Greenwood on Monday

Local time

1:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

3h 32m 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 Stony Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Strawtown Pike, SR 9, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.3 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.38 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 160.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 136.3 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 137.3 miles (I 69): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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