How far is Bedford, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Bedford, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
69.62 mi
01h 30m
Flight
55.84 mi
89.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.86 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.62 mi
Kilometers
112.04 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, Apr 21, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Tue, Apr 21, 9:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-21T18:19
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, Apr 21, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Paragon
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Bedford
34.4 mi
00h 45m
To Greenwood
35.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on L Street

    111 m · 15 sec · L Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 15th Street

    137 m · 13 sec · 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto M Street

    126 m · 11 sec · M Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 16th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 16th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    18.6 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    41.4 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Bedford and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
16th Street
43.1 mi · 62%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 5%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 4%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Smith Valley Road
0.31 mi
15th Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

16th Street

Merge slight right

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
00h 45m from Bedford
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Bedford and 35.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.28 one way or $18.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bedford and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Paragon, 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 Paragon.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 55.84 mi (89.86 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population13,233
Coordinates38.8611600, -86.4872100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: L Street (-86.487241, 38.86116)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.3 L · about $9.28
Round trip
$18.55
4.92 gal · 18.6 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.28 $18.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.46 $20.92
Premium $4.65 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $5.30 $13.05 $26.10

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Greenwood. The current time is 18:19:32.

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.