Origin
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Riley, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
34 mi
55 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenwood, IN
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Riley, IN
Joshua Roberts
Trip Overview
Greenwood, IN to Riley, IN is 34 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 69, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a drive with frequent turns, characteristic of a local journey rather than an extended highway cruise. With only a 46-minute travel time, this route is ideal for a quick day trip, allowing plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| I 69 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| North State Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Main Street West | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Riley, IN.
1
Start on Main Street West
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street West
2
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Meridian Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road South
4
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
6
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
7
Continue on I 69; I 465
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; I 465
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 70
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 104
Toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield
11
Turn right onto SR 9
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
North State Street
12
Turn left onto US 40
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
US 40
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Greenwood, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.2 — 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
|
South Meridian Street
Turn left onto South Meridian Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
East County Line Road South
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 East: Dayton
6
29.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 104
Toward SR 9: Maxwell, Greenfield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.32 one way
$10.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.84 | $11.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.54 | $13.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.51 | $15.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.57 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Riley, IN
Morning in Riley on Sunday
Local time
6:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
1 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
46m 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 route presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only 21% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of road types, transitioning between local streets like South Emerson Avenue and stretches of the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway and I 69. The longest uninterrupted segment is 13.4 miles on the Dwight D Eisenhower Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more frequent directional changes. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.4 mi on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Meridian Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34 miles you will encounter 8 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 (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East County Line Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Riley, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Greenfield along the way.
Greenfield
29.2 mi in
|
~38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 34 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.4 miles on Dwight D Eisenhower Highway. 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 Riley, 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: near the start (South Meridian Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (East County Line Road South): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (South Emerson Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Riley, 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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