How far is Auburn, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Auburn, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.73 mi
02h 26m
Flight
133.07 mi
214.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.07 mi
Kilometers
214.15 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.73 mi
Kilometers
250.62 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 11:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 8:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
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
Fowlerton
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Auburn
76.4 mi
01h 13m
To Greenwood
79.3 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 7th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    926 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    127.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 7th Street
129 mi · 83%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 10%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 3%
North Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 1%
East County Line Road South
1.25 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

West 7th Street

Merge slight left

127 mi · 02h 18m

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
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.7 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerton
01h 13m from Auburn
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Auburn and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Auburn and 79.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Auburn and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fowlerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

112 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

119 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 133.07 mi (214.15 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States

Population13,617
Coordinates41.3669900, -85.0588600
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: West 7th Street (-85.058857, 41.366863)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.41
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.70 $41.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.35 $46.70
Premium $4.65 $25.55 $51.10
Diesel $5.30 $29.12 $58.24

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Greenwood. The current time is 18:09:18.

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.