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Trip from Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, 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 59m

Distance

102 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Greenwood, IN, IN

Greenwood, IN

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town in Indiana, USA

Cayuga, IN

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Greenwood to Cayuga, Indiana, you are looking at a straightforward 102-mile journey. Clocking in at approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-74, SR 63, and US 31 to navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your travel costs, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. Because the trip is relatively short, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics or complex itinerary planning. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51 miles from Greenwood, IN

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 74 80 mi 1h 27m
SR 63 11.7 mi 15m
US 31 6.2 mi 9m
I 69 2.3 mi 2m
Main Street West 0.5 mi <1m
Grant Street 0.3 mi 1m
East Ferry Street 0.2 mi <1m
County Road 480 North 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 74 — 80 mi, about 1h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street West

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Main Street West
2

Turn right onto US 31

6.1 mi · 9 min · US 31
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Take the ramp onto US 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · US 31
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 465 West, I 74 West Use the slight left lane.
5

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 74; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

69 mi · 1 hr 15 min · I 74
Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute
9

Turn left onto SR 63

12 mi · 15 min · SR 63
10

Turn right onto SR 234

0.2 mi · 17 sec · County Road 480 North
11

Continue on SR 234

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East Ferry Street
12

Turn left onto Grant Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · Grant Street
13

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure a smooth transition between the interstate and the final highway stretches. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily complete the entire 102 miles in one go without needing a formal break. However, keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving the interstate portions, as the transition to SR 63 may limit your immediate service options. Using that $15 budget wisely by refueling in a larger town before hitting the final leg will keep your trip stress-free.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80 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 22 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Greenwood, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN

This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Greenwood, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 74 for about 80 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Speedway, IN

51 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

Speedway, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clayton, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51 miles from Greenwood, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 74 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenwood, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cayuga, Indiana

1.5 mi

3 Agaves Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

The Joshua Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17652305413

Visit website

Oaken Barrel Brewing Company

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178872287

Visit website

Covered Bridge Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102

Cayuga, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17654927376

3 Agaves Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13177572620

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 21.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Lindo Mexico

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Greenwood, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178591336

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178882800

Visit website

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178070248

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 21.9

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

The Joshua Cup

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+17652305413

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21.9

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

1832 Brew Espresso Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 58.3

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+17653616428

Visit website

Georgia Street Grind

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 7.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13173719949

Visit website

Good Vibes Cafe Indy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.3

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 8:30 am–7 pm

+14632022117

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 80.1

Veedersburg, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 58.3

Crawfordsville, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 89.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
6.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 31

Take the ramp onto US 31 toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74...
8
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 465 West, I 74 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 465 West, I 74 West
6
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 74; I 465

Keep slight left at fork onto I 74; I 465

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
20.1 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 4 Toward SR 63: Newport, Terre Haute

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.95 one way

$31.89 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $17.51 $35.02
premium $4.89 $19.63 $39.26
diesel $5.61 $22.52 $45.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.92 $4.08
EV Truck/SUV 40.8 0 $14.28 $6.53

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Greenwood, IN

Late night in Greenwood on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance T-storms then Mostly Cloudy

SSW 15 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:35PM EDT until April 13 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 6:23PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Cayuga, IN

Late night in Cayuga on Sunday

Local time

12:24 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°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

1h 59m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 98% of this drive keeps you on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-74, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 80 miles. This segment allows you to maintain a consistent pace before transitioning to the remaining local segments. The road personality is functional and efficient rather than technical, ideal for those who prefer steady cruising over winding backroads. Once you turn onto SR 63, the character of the drive shifts slightly as you complete the final leg of your journey into Cayuga.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80 mi on I 74.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 63. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 31.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

958 ft 504 ft

Total Climb

321 ft

Total Descent

621 ft

Highest Point

958 ft

~36.4 mi in

Elevation Range

454 ft

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 Greenwood, IN to Cayuga, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Terre Haute along the way.

Terre Haute

89.3 mi in | ~1h 41m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 102 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 80 miles on I 74. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cayuga, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 6.5 miles (US 31): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.3 miles (I 74; I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cayuga, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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