How far is Deer Creek, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Deer Creek, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
84.41 mi
01h 41m
Flight
70.74 mi
113.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.74 mi
Kilometers
113.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.41 mi
Kilometers
135.84 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Return by in Deer Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Creek
2026-04-23T09:38
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Whitestown
IN

Town in Indiana, USA

From Deer Creek
38.1 mi
00h 50m
To Greenwood
46.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 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 Deer Creek and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Creek and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Michigan Street

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Michigan Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 600 East

    10.5 mi · 16 min · County Road 600 East

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · South Michigan Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    864 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1825 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deer Creek and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 600 East
28 mi · 33%
South Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 19%
I 70 East
12.8 mi · 15%
Michigan Street
12.6 mi · 15%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
3.65 mi · 4%
East Main Street
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

County Road 600 East

Continue straight

17.5 mi · 00h 26m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
70.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitestown
00h 50m from Deer Creek
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deer Creek and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Creek to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Whitestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.1 miles from Deer Creek and 46.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 70.8 miles (113.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.24 one way or $22.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deer Creek and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Whitestown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

47 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

66 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deer Creek and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 70.74 mi (113.85 km).

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#1 Deer Creek

Human settlement in United States of America

Population874
Coordinates40.6142000, -86.3911100
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Michigan Street (-86.391228, 40.6142)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.27 L · about $11.24
Round trip
$22.48
5.96 gal · 22.54 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.24 $22.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.67 $25.35
Premium $4.65 $13.87 $27.74
Diesel $5.30 $15.81 $31.61

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 Deer Creek and Greenwood. The current time is 09:38:33.

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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.