How far is Clayton, IN from Greenwood, IN?

Fastest route

The route from Clayton, Indiana 46118, USA to Greenwood, Indiana, USA takes approximately 49 minutes and covers a distance of 30.3 miles. The directions involve multiple turns and road transitions.

Directions

  1. Head south toward Kentucky St.
  2. Follow IN-39 S to County Rd 1000 S.
  3. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto IN-39 S/Kentucky St.
  4. Continue to follow IN-39 S, then turn left onto IN-39 S/Market St.
  5. Turn right onto IN-39 S/Morgan St, and continue to follow IN-39 S.
  6. Take W Greencastle Rd to IN-42 E/E High St in Mooresville.
  7. Turn left onto County Rd 1000 S, then continue onto W Greencastle Rd.
  8. Turn right onto S Indiana St.
  9. Follow E S R 144, IN-144 E, and I-69 to County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd in White River Township.
  10. Turn left onto IN-42 E/E High St.
  11. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on E S R 144.
  12. Use the left lane to turn slightly right to stay on IN-144 E.
  13. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit onto the I-69 ramp.
  14. Follow County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd to West Main Street in Greenwood.
  15. Turn right onto County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  16. Pass by Hertz Car Rental - Greenwood - South State Road 135 HLE (on the left in 3.2 mi).
  17. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  18. Continue straight to stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  19. Continue straight past Steak 'n Shake to stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  20. Continue straight to stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  21. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd.
  22. Turn left onto S Meridian St.
  23. Turn left onto West Main Street.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 It's recommended to follow the given route for the most efficient and accurate directions.
  • ⏱️ Allow for additional travel time based on traffic conditions.
  • 🗺️ Familiarize yourself with the roads and intersections mentioned in the directions.
  • 🛣️ Pay attention to road signs and follow the specified turns and transitions.
  • ⛽ Make sure to have enough fuel for the journey.
  • 📍 Use a GPS navigation system or map application to assist with the route.
  • 🚦 Observe traffic regulations and exercise caution while driving.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.81 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.73 mi
36.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.73 mi
Kilometers
36.58 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.81 mi
Kilometers
54.41 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-23T01:09
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Clayton
15.7 mi
00h 22m
To Greenwood
18.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Michigan Street

    51 m · 9 sec · Michigan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Street

    76 m · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kentucky Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Street

    113 m · 6 sec · Morgan Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old National Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Old National Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Washington Street

    4.5 mi · 7 min · West Washington Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    2783 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 South
9.38 mi · 28%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 19%
West Washington Street
4.55 mi · 13%
West Main Street
4.21 mi · 12%
Old National Road
3.99 mi · 12%
Kentucky Street
2.04 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 465 South

Merge slight left

8.85 mi · 00h 10m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 22m from Clayton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Clayton and 18.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.8 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.4 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 22.73 mi (36.58 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clayton

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,032
Coordinates39.6892100, -86.5225000
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.52247, 39.689212)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.52 L · about $4.49
Round trip
$8.97
2.38 gal · 9.04 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.49 $8.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.06 $10.12
Premium $4.65 $5.54 $11.08
Diesel $5.30 $6.31 $12.62

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Greenwood. The current time is 01:09:39.

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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.