Origin
Rochester, IN
Morning in Rochester on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, IN to Greenwood, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
109.2 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, IN
Tom Fisk
Greenwood, IN
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Trip Overview
Rochester to Greenwood is 109.2 miles and takes about 2 hours 23 minutes via US 31 and I-69, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward journey between two points in Indiana. With a high highway share of 91%, expect a relatively quick trip focused on efficient travel. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, minimizing travel time and maximizing your time at your destination. Consider this for a practical and uncomplicated drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.6 miles from Rochester, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 31 | 75 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 69 | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| Keystone Parkway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| I 465 | 4 mi | 4m |
| North Meridian Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| South Old US Highway 31 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East County Line Road South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 31
— 75 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, IN and Greenwood, IN.
1
Start on this road
120 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 14; SR 25
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto South Old US Highway 31
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Old US Highway 31
4
Turn left onto US 31
67 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
US 31
5
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 226th Street
6
Turn left
320 ft
·
50 sec
7
Continue on this road
320 ft
·
25 sec
·
this road
8
Turn right onto East 226th Street
270 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 226th Street
9
Turn right onto US 31
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
US 31
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Keystone Parkway
Toward Keystone Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout
137 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
13
Continue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork
430 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 465 East
Use the slight left / right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 465
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 465
17
Merge onto I 69; I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 69; I 465
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East County Line Road South
23
Turn left onto North Meridian Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Street
24
Turn right onto Main Street West
95 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street West
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street West
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 23 minute drive time, you can comfortably depart Rochester, IN, at any point during the day and still arrive in Greenwood, IN, with plenty of daylight to spare. There are no specific stops recommended, so feel free to adjust your timing based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the longest stretch without a major town is the 75 miles on US 31. Planning your fuel stop before this segment will ensure a smooth continuation of your journey. This is a flexible drive, so a mid-morning departure might offer less traffic.
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 54.6 miles from Rochester, IN, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenwood, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rochester, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Rochester, IN
This is one driving day of about 109.2 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rochester, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 31 for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.6 miles from Rochester, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 31 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 77.1 and 101.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay T...
7
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
Keystone Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Keystone Parkway toward Keystone Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Keystone Parkway
7
82.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 465 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / right lanes.
Toward I 465 East
7
101.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
101.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.07 one way
$34.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.01 | $42.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.11 | $48.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.2 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 | 32.8 | 0 | $11.47 | $5.24 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.29 | $6.99 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Greenwood, IN
Morning in Greenwood on Tuesday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 23m 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 is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 75 miles on US 31, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the trip. The route transitions to I-69 and then Keystone Parkway, maintaining a high-speed character throughout. Expect minimal deviations from major thoroughfares, making this a predictable and efficient travel experience. The consistent highway nature means you'll cover ground quickly without many town slowdowns.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on US 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 31 and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 109.2 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 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 109.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on US 31. 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 Greenwood, 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 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (Keystone Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 82.9 miles: 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 Greenwood, 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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