Origin
Connersville, IN
Morning in Connersville on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Connersville, IN to Greenwood, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 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 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Connersville, IN
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Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Connersville, IN to Greenwood, IN is 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I 74, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest, traversing Indiana for its entirety. Expect a route with frequent turns, characteristic of a local drive rather than a long-haul highway experience. Given its short distance and manageable duration, it's an ideal same-day excursion. This journey is best suited for those who prefer a more connected-to-the-ground feel over open highway cruising.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1st Street | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| West 3rd Street | 16.3 mi | 24m |
| I 74 | 6 mi | 6m |
| West 400 N | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| East 700 N | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| East Worthsville Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| W 400 N | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
East 1st Street
— 16.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connersville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on Market Street
118 ft
·
7 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto West 4th Street
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 4th Street
3
Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
419 ft
·
23 sec
·
North Grand Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 44
16 mi
·
24 min
·
West 3rd Street
5
Turn left onto SR 44 Truck
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Perkins Street
6
Turn right onto SR 44 Truck
17 mi
·
25 min
·
East 1st Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 74; US 421
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; US 421
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
10
Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
W 400 N
11
Continue on East Carey Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Carey Street
12
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West 400 N
13
Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East 700 N
14
Turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Franklin Road
15
Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Worthsville Road
16
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
17
Merge onto I 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 65
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
19
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Connersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 54.6 — 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 4th Street
Turn right onto West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Grand Avenue
Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
33.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
5
39.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward Fairland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 109
Toward Fairland Road
6
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.82 one way
$17.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.85 | $21.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 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 | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
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
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
10:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Shelbyville, IN
28 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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 27m 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?
This drive is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of local roads and intersections for a significant portion. With only 13% of the route on highways, the majority involves more direct, town-to-town travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.8 miles on East 1st Street, so be prepared for frequent changes in speed and direction. This isn't a high-speed interstate journey; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience with more opportunities to observe the local landscape.
Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on East 1st Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on East 1st Street. 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 4th Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (North Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Greenwood, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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