The drive from Greenwood, IN to Milan, IN covers 75.8 miles and takes about 1h 40m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 74, SR 101, West 400 N for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46 miles on I 74.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.75 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.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 74
46 mi
49m
SR 101
12.4 mi
19m
West 400 N
4.5 mi
7m
East 700 N
3.5 mi
6m
East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi
4m
W 400 N
1.7 mi
3m
Main Street West
1.7 mi
3m
I 65
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 74
— 46 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-65
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,380 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~432 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 41 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Milan, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi·3 min·Main Street West
2
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 65 SouthUse the right lane.
3
Merge onto I 65
1.3 mi·1 min·I 65
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 97Toward Worthsville Road
5
Keep slight left at fork
257 ft·10 sec
6
Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi·4 min·East Worthsville Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto South Franklin Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Franklin Road
8
Turn left onto East 700 N
3.5 mi·6 min·East 700 N
9
Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi·7 min·West 400 N
10
Continue on West Carey Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Carey Street
11
Continue on W 400 N
1.7 mi·3 min·W 400 N
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
13
Merge onto I 74; US 421
46 mi·49 min·I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 156Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
15
Turn right onto SR 101
8.6 mi·14 min·SR 101
16
Turn left onto SR 101
3.8 mi·5 min·SR 101
17
Turn sharp right onto East Carr Street
469 ft·25 sec·East Carr Street
18
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·South Main Street
19
Turn right onto Clark Street
20 ft·0 sec·Clark Street
20
Arrive at destination
Clark Street
Trip Plan
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 37.9 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46 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 17 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 miles or 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 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milan, 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 75.8 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 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 46 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 63 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 65 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 65 South
5
3.3 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the exit toward Worthsville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 97
Toward Worthsville Road
5
3.6 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16.8 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
63 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.75 one way
$23.50 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$12.89
$25.77
premium
$4.93
$14.71
$29.41
diesel
$5.60
$16.71
$33.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 Sep 2, 2026
Origin
Greenwood, IN
Late night
in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Clear
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:07PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:03PM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Milan, IN
Late night
in Milan on Sunday
Local time
1:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Clear
SW 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 10:07PM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:03PM CDT until September 2 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
82°F
Craig, IN
38 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
1h 40m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
75.8 mi in 1h 40m, mostly highway — 46 mi of that is on I 74.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46 mi on I 74.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 74 and SR 101. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 75.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 40m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46 miles on I 74. 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 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Milan, IN before heading back.
