How far is Bright, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Bright, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bright and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bright and Greenwood.
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Start on the route
36 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · State Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Dearborn Road
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Turn right onto SR 1
2.8 mi · 5 min · SR 1
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
934 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road
1075 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N
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Continue on East Carey Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street
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Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N
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Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N
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Turn right onto South Franklin Road
1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1915 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bright and Greenwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
53.8 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bright and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bright to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Bright and 40.4 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bright and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Greensburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensburg.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bright and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 72.12 mi (116.07 km).
#1 Bright
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,693 |
| Coordinates | 39.2183900, -84.8560600 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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