Origin
Crothersville, IN
Morning in Crothersville on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crothersville, 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 12m
Distance
63.8 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crothersville, IN
Tom Fisk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 63.8-mile drive from Crothersville, Indiana to Greenwood, Indiana takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes. It's a perfect day trip, easily completed in a single day with a modest fuel cost of around $10. The majority of your journey, 91% of it, will be on the interstate, making for a quick and efficient transit. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you head north. Given its brevity and highway focus, it’s an ideal option for a quick point-to-point trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 57.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| North Armstrong Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| SR 250 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 57.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crothersville, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on US 31
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Armstrong Street
2
Turn right onto SR 250
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 250
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge onto I 65
58 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 65
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Crothersville, 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 55 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 62 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 250
Turn right onto SR 250
Navigation decision point
4
3.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 65
Merge onto I 65
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
61.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Main Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 99
Toward Main Street
6
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
East Main Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.97 one way
$19.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.28 | $24.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.09 | $28.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.70 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.93 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°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
21 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 12m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57.6 miles primarily on I-65, offering a consistent pace. The transition involves brief segments on North Armstrong Street and East Main Street as you enter and exit your destinations. This means you'll spend most of your time on fast-moving highways, with minimal time spent navigating slower local roads. The character is predominantly that of efficient interstate travel.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57.6 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and North Armstrong Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near SR 250.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Crothersville, IN to Greenwood, IN is easy. At 1h 12m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (SR 250): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 63.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57.6 miles on I 65. 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: at 3.3 miles (SR 250): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 65): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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