How far is Amherst, VA from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Amherst, VA to Greenwood, IN is about 525.5 miles (845.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.6 miles (639.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 16m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Town in West Virginia, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amherst and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amherst and Greenwood.
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Start on Goodwin Street
16 m · 8 sec · Goodwin Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1161 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Amherst Traffic Circle
77 m · 5 sec · Lexington Turnpike
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Exit the rotary onto Lexington Turnpike
22 mi · 33 min · Lexington Turnpike
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on East 29th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
2.7 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Take the exit slight right
1800 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 West: Charleston
2735 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right
120.4 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 77 North: Charleston
2342 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Virginia Turnpike
60.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min · West Virginia Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Huntington
17.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot
674 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
96.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
73.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Smithville Road
1662 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto South Smithville Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Smithville Road
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn right onto North Findlay Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Findlay Street
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Continue on Findlay Street
777 ft · 14 sec · Findlay Street
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Continue on Stanley Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Stanley Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo
1190 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Saint Marys, Bellefontaine
1536 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana
2429 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana
15.1 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2729 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on State Street
1070 ft · 19 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Walcott Street
1122 ft · 15 sec · Walcott Street
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Turn right onto Decatur Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Decatur Road
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Continue on Mercer Avenue
5.4 mi · 6 min · Mercer Avenue
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Turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Nuttman Avenue
1520 ft · 26 sec · Nuttman Avenue
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Continue on West 600 N
11.7 mi · 17 min · West 600 N
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left onto East 700 North
2915 ft · 2 min · East 700 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 700 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amherst and Greenwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 West
Merge slight right
120 mi · 02h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amherst to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 525.5 miles (845.7 km) and usually takes 10h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 262.6 miles from Amherst and 262.9 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.6 miles (639.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.44 one way or $146.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amherst and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Henderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Charleston
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amherst and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 397.63 mi (639.93 km).
#1 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5851400, -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8444900, -85.1769100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-85.17691, 40.84449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 846 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $73.44 | $146.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $82.11 | $164.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $88.58 | $177.17 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $104.27 | $208.54 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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