How far is Bloomington, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Bloomington, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
45.1 mi
01h 08m
Flight
38.23 mi
61.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.23 mi
Kilometers
61.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.1 mi
Kilometers
72.58 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomington
Tue, May 12, 8:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomington
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 7:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomington
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
Martinsville
IN

City in Morgan County, Indiana

From Bloomington
22.1 mi
00h 34m
To Greenwood
23 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SSE
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 Bloomington and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Indiana Avenue

    1083 ft · 39 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 7th Street

    1881 ft · 1 min · East 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · North Walnut Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1834 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    32 mi · 35 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 Bloomington 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Walnut Street
36.8 mi · 82%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 7%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 6%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi · 1%
East 7th Street
0.36 mi · 1%
Smith Valley Road
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Walnut Street

Merge slight left

32 mi · 00h 35m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
38.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Martinsville
00h 34m from Bloomington
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bloomington and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Martinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Bloomington and 23 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Martinsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

80 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

83 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomington and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 38.23 mi (61.53 km).

Bloomington

#1 Bloomington

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

Population85,603
Coordinates39.1653300, -86.5263900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: South Indiana Avenue (-86.52691, 39.165322)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.02 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$11.99
3.18 gal · 12.04 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.00 $11.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.76 $13.52
Premium $4.65 $7.40 $14.80
Diesel $5.30 $8.43 $16.87

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 Bloomington and Greenwood. The current time is 18:41:05.

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.