How far is Dale, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Dale, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dale and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale and Greenwood.
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Start on South Washington Street
15 m · 6 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Medcalf Street
1750 ft · 35 sec · West Medcalf Street
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Continue on County Road 300 East
1255 ft · 26 sec · County Road 300 East
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Newton Street
20.4 mi · 24 min · Newton Street
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Continue on West Broadway Street
919 ft · 19 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South John F Kennedy Avenue
17 mi · 23 min · South John F Kennedy Avenue
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Take the exit right
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road
1648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
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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 Dale and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South John F Kennedy Avenue
Merge slight left
68.3 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dale and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Dale to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Dale and 105.1 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dale and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dale and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
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 Crane.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 110.55 mi (177.91 km).
#1 Dale
Town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 1,480 |
| Coordinates | 38.1689400, -86.9900000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.63 | $45.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.92 | $55.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.82 | $63.65 |
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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