Origin
Tell City, IN
Late night in Tell City on Wednesday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tell City, IN to Greenwood, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 13m
Distance
148 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tell City, IN
Steven Van Elk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tell City, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 148 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Gospel Street, I 69, Payne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 41.5 miles on North Gospel Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.14 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
74 miles from Tell City, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Tell City, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 148 miles and takes about 3h 13m, 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 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Gospel Street is the longest continuous segment at about 41.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mozart Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mozart Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Mozart Street
Turn left onto Mozart Street
Navigation decision point
6
47.7 mi into trip
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~1h 9m in
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SR 56 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
58.3 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
99.8 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
141.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward Smith Valley Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Gospel Street | 41.5 mi | 51m |
| I 69 | 41.4 mi | 45m |
| Payne Street | 29.3 mi | 41m |
| SR 145 | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| State Road 56 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| West Smith Valley Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street West | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
North Gospel Street
— 41.5 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tell City, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on this road
242 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Mozart Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Mozart Street
3
Turn left onto SR 66
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
12th Street
4
Turn right onto SR 37
29 mi
·
41 min
·
Payne Street
5
Turn straight onto SR 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 64
6
Continue on SR 145
16 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 145
7
Turn right onto SR 56
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on SR 56
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Road 56
9
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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North Gospel Street
11
Continue on SR 37
41 mi
·
51 min
·
North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 69
41 mi
·
45 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 156
Toward Smith Valley Road
14
Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Smith Valley Road
15
Enter roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
152 ft
·
8 sec
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West Smith Valley Road
16
Continue on West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
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West Smith Valley Road
17
Turn left onto SR 135
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road 300 West
18
Turn right onto Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
19
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
20
Continue on Main Street West
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
21
Enter roundabout onto Main Street West
100 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street West
22
Continue on Main Street West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street West
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
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 74 miles from Tell City, IN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.5 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 74 miles or 1h 43m 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 Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Tell City, 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 Tell City, IN
This is one driving day of about 148 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Tell City, 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 North Gospel Street for about 41.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74 mi from Tell City, IN · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74 miles from Tell City, 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
$23.14 one way
$46.28 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.40 | $50.81 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.68 | $65.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.72 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Wednesday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
SSW 13 mph
14% chance
Live forecast
74°F
Jackson, IL
74 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Tell City, IN to Greenwood, IN covers 148 miles and takes about 3h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Gospel Street, I 69, Payne Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74 miles from Tell City, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.14 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 straightforward 3h 13m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mozart Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.3 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Tell City, IN to Greenwood, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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