How far is Anderson, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Anderson, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 53.4 miles (86 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.44 mi
01h 02m
Flight
40.81 mi
65.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.81 mi
Kilometers
65.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.44 mi
Kilometers
86.01 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Anderson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Anderson
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Anderson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fishers
IN

The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.

From Anderson
25.3 mi
00h 31m
To Greenwood
28.2 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    32 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    109 m · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Brown-Delaware Street

    1306 ft · 45 sec · Brown-Delaware Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Brown Street

    935 ft · 29 sec · Brown Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Pendleton Avenue

    2716 ft · 55 sec · Pendleton Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1798 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    20.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Anderson and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pendleton Avenue
22.5 mi · 42%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 29%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 9%
Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
4.31 mi · 8%
North Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 3%
East County Line Road South
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pendleton Avenue

Merge slight left

20.6 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fishers
00h 31m from Anderson
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Anderson and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 53.4 miles (86 km) and usually takes 01h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from Anderson and 28.2 miles from Greenwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.13 one way or $14.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Anderson and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Fishers

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fishers and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

25 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

76 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 40.81 mi (65.68 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Anderson

County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Population1,388
Coordinates40.1053200, -85.6802500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-85.680533, 40.105321)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.13
Round trip
$14.25
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.13 $14.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.65 $8.80 $17.59
Diesel $5.30 $10.02 $20.05

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Anderson and Greenwood. The current time is 00:45:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.