How far is Edinburgh, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Edinburgh, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.79 mi
00h 27m
Flight
19.42 mi
31.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.42 mi
Kilometers
31.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.79 mi
Kilometers
36.68 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 30, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Edinburgh
Thu, Apr 30, 1:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edinburgh
2026-04-30T12:57
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 30, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edinburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Franklin
IN

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

From Edinburgh
11.4 mi
00h 13m
To Greenwood
11.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Walnut Street

    134 m · 21 sec · South Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Cross Street

    127 m · 8 sec · East Center Cross Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shelby Avenue

    1266 ft · 29 sec · Shelby Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Grant Street

    699 ft · 14 sec · North Grant Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Shelby Avenue

    552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Shelbyville Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on County Road 1100 South

    789 ft · 21 sec · County Road 1100 South

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.6 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edinburgh 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 1100 South
19 mi · 83%
East Main Street
1.83 mi · 8%
Shelbyville Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.36 mi · 2%
Shelby Avenue
0.34 mi · 2%
North Grant Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

County Road 1100 South

Merge slight left

18.6 mi · 00h 20m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
19.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 13m from Edinburgh
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Edinburgh and Mostly Clear near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Edinburgh and 11.4 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburgh and Mostly Clear near Greenwood.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edinburgh and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.25 km).

Edinburgh

#1 Edinburgh

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,615
Coordinates39.3542200, -85.9666600
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: South Walnut Street (-85.966572, 39.354221)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.04 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.08 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Edinburgh and Greenwood. The current time is 12:57:34.

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.