How far is Beech Grove, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Beech Grove, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.68 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.54 mi
12.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.54 mi
Kilometers
12.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.68 mi
Kilometers
18.8 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Fri, May 1, 3:44 AM EDT
Return by in Beech Grove
Fri, May 1, 4:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beech Grove
2026-05-01T03:26
Arrive Greenwood
Fri, May 1, 3:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beech Grove
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southport
IN

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Beech Grove
4.5 mi
00h 08m
To Greenwood
7.1 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beech Grove and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    33 m · 10 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2028 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South Emerson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beech Grove 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
7 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Emerson Avenue
5.89 mi · 50%
North Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 13%
East County Line Road South
1.25 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.38 mi · 3%
North 7th Avenue
0.02 mi
Main Street West
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

South Emerson Avenue

Turn right onto South Emerson Avenue

5.89 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southport
00h 08m from Beech Grove
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Beech Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beech Grove to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Beech Grove and 7.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Beech Grove and Chance Rain Showers near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Southport

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 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

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beech Grove and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 7.54 mi (12.13 km).

Beech Grove

#1 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-86.089788, 39.72199)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.55 $3.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.74 $3.49
Premium $4.65 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $5.30 $2.17 $4.35

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Beech Grove and Greenwood. The current time is 03:26:30.

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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.