If you are looking to escape the suburbs of Greenwood for the quiet charm of Vevay, this 100.7-mile journey is an ideal day trip. Spanning approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes, the route takes you through the heart of the Midwest, transitioning from the busy corridors near Indianapolis into the more rural landscapes of Indiana. You should budget about $15 for fuel to complete the trip. Because the total drive time is relatively short, you can easily handle this as a one-day outing without the need for an overnight stay. It is a straightforward, practical excursion that offers a refreshing change of pace from city life.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Greenwood, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 65
30.5 mi
32m
SR 3
20.2 mi
30m
SR 7
18.6 mi
28m
Park Avenue
17.8 mi
26m
State Street
3.9 mi
5m
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi
5m
Main Street West
1.7 mi
3m
Cragmont Street
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 30.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood, IN and Vevay, 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
30 mi·32 min·I 65
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 68Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·16 sec
6
Merge onto SR 46
2.7 mi·5 min·Jonathan Moore Pike
7
Continue on SR 46
3.9 mi·5 min·State Street
8
Continue on SR 7
18 mi·28 min·SR 7
9
Turn slight left onto SR 3; SR 7
286 ft·4 sec·One Street
10
Continue on SR 3; SR 7
0.2 mi·14 sec·Jackson Street
11
Turn straight onto SR 3; SR 7
0.3 mi·27 sec·SR 3; SR 7
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7
20 mi·29 min·SR 3; SR 7
13
Turn slight right onto SR 7
425 ft·7 sec·SR 7
14
Turn right onto SR 7
1.7 mi·2 min·Cragmont Street
15
Turn left onto SR 56
1.2 mi·2 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 421; SR 56
431 ft·11 sec·Harrison Street
17
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
346 ft·5 sec·East 2nd Street
18
Continue on SR 56
18 mi·26 min·Park Avenue
19
Continue on SR 56
1.6 mi·2 min·SR 56
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto SR 56
53 ft·1 sec·Ferry Street
21
Arrive at destination
SR 56
Trip Plan
Since this 100.7-mile trek is manageable in a single stretch, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. You will not need to plan for formal stops, as the duration is short enough to drive through without a break. To keep your transit smooth, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, keeping the $15 cost estimate in mind as a baseline for your travel budget. Because this route involves several local turns, double-check your GPS settings before heading out to ensure you stay on the correct path through the various intersections along SR 46 and Jonathan Moore Pike.
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 50.4 miles from Greenwood, IN, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vevay, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenwood, IN
This is one driving day of about 100.7 miles and 2h 21m.
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 65 for about 30.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 79.1
Madison, Indiana
Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm
+18122743344
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 80 — 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
6
32.5 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
32.6 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
58.3 mi into trip|~1h 18m in|SR 3; SR 7
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 3; SR 7
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
80 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn left onto SR 56 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.74 one way
$31.49 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.29
$34.57
premium
$4.89
$19.38
$38.76
diesel
$5.61
$22.23
$44.47
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: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.10
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Greenwood, IN
Afternoon
in Greenwood on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Vevay, IN
Afternoon
in Vevay on Sunday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Madison, IN
50 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
23 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
2h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. While your route includes segments on I-65 South, SR 46, and Jonathan Moore Pike, the highway share is effectively zero, meaning you will spend your time navigating local roads. This profile requires more active attention behind the wheel compared to highway cruising. As you progress toward Vevay, the nature of the pavement changes, favoring winding local paths over high-speed lanes. Be prepared for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over straight-line efficiency.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 65 and SR 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 100.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Greenwood, IN and Vevay, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Nashville
32.5 mi in|~36m
Bloomington
32.5 mi in|~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 100.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on I 65. 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 Vevay, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Vevay, IN before heading back.
