Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon in Greenwood on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenwood, IN to Rushville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
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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Rushville, IN
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Greenwood, IN to Rushville, IN covers 40.2 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 44, I 74, West 400 N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.8 miles on SR 44. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 44 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| I 74 | 6 mi | 6m |
| 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:
SR 44
— 16.8 mi, about 25m
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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Rushville, 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 South
Use 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 97
Toward 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
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 74; US 421
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 116
Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 44
17 mi
·
25 min
·
SR 44
16
Turn left onto North Morgan Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North Morgan Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Morgan Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 23 — 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
8
23 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 116
Toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Ru...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $6.83 | $13.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Rushville, IN
Afternoon in Rushville on Thursday
Local time
3:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°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
3 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 2m 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?
40.2 mi in 1h 2m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: SR 44.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on SR 44.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
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 40.2 miles you will encounter 10 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
987 ft
747 ft
Total Climb
262 ft
Total Descent
110 ft
Highest Point
987 ft
~37.3 mi in
Elevation Range
240 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Greenwood, IN
Full guide →Greenwood is a city in the Nine-County Region of Indiana.
Arriving in Rushville, IN
Full guide →Rushville is a small town in Central Indiana.
Top landmarks
- • Rushville Commercial Historic District — historic district in Indiana, United States
- • St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church — church building in Indiana, United States of America
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 miles on SR 44. 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 Rushville, 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 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 Rushville, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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