How far is Evansville, IN from Greenwood, IN?

Fastest route

The distance from Evansville, Indiana, to Greenwood, Indiana is approximately 166 miles (267 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 2 hours and 34 minutes. The route takes you via I-69, the fastest option that avoids road closures on West Main Street. Note that Greenwood is in a different time zone than Evansville.

Directions

  1. πŸš— Head southeast on SE 4th St toward Locust St.
  2. πŸ”„ Turn right onto Bob Jones Way/Walnut St and continue to follow Walnut St.
  3. 🏞️ Turn left onto Ohio River Scenic Byway/SE Riverside Dr/N Water St and continue to follow Ohio River Scenic Byway.
  4. πŸ›£οΈ Follow I-69 to County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd in White River Township.
  5. πŸ”„ Keep left to continue on Ohio River Scenic Byway/Robert D. Orr Hwy/Veterans Memorial Pkwy, following signs for I-69 N.
  6. πŸ—ΊοΈ Follow County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd to West Main Street in Greenwood.
  7. ➑️ Turn right onto County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd, pass by Hertz Car Rental, and continue straight to stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd. At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on County Rd 900 N/W Smith Valley Rd. Turn left onto S Meridian St, and finally, turn left onto West Main Street, your destination.

Tips & Suggestions

  • πŸ• Allow some extra time for potential delays on the road, such as traffic or construction.
  • 🍽️ Pack snacks and drinks for the journey to stay energized and hydrated.
  • β›½ Make sure your vehicle has enough fuel to cover the distance between Evansville and Greenwood.
  • 🚫 Avoid using your phone while driving; consider setting it to silent mode or using a hands-free device.
  • 🧭 Bring a physical map or have a reliable GPS system to navigate the route effectively.
  • 🚧 Stay updated on road conditions and potential detours before starting your journey.
  • 🏨 If you plan to stay overnight in Greenwood, make accommodation reservations in advance.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.77 mi
02h 47m
Flight
137.52 mi
221.32 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.77 mi
Kilometers
261.96 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Mon, Apr 20, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Evansville
Mon, Apr 20, 6:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-04-20T01:04
Arrive Greenwood
Mon, Apr 20, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Evansville
80.2 mi
01h 23m
To Greenwood
82.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65Β°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NNE
Destination
61Β°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m Β· 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    101 m Β· 26 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    39 m Β· 7 sec Β· East Walnut Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Garvin Street

    990 ft Β· 22 sec Β· South Garvin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Street

    74 m Β· 5 sec Β· John Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1299 ft Β· 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto East Lloyd Expressway

    4.2 mi Β· 5 min Β· East Lloyd Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi Β· 3 min Β· North Burkhardt Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft Β· 1 min Β· Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2142 ft Β· 52 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    146.6 mi Β· 2 hr 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft Β· 46 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft Β· 24 sec Β· West Smith Valley Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road

    46 m Β· 8 sec Β· West Smith Valley Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi Β· 5 min Β· West Smith Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft Β· 52 sec Β· County Road 300 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi Β· 2 min Β· Main Street West

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m Β· 2 sec Β· Main Street West

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km Β· 2 min Β· Main Street West

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m Β· 2 sec Β· Main Street West

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km Β· 1 min Β· Main Street West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m Β· 1 sec Β· Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville 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
22 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
147 mi Β· 90%
East Lloyd Expressway
4.22 mi Β· 3%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi Β· 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi Β· 2%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi Β· 1%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

147 mi Β· 02h 38m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 23m from Evansville
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evansville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.8 miles (262 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Evansville and 82.5 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Evansville and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evansville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-87.555857, 37.974553)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L Β· about $21.65
Round trip
$43.29
11.48 gal Β· 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.65 $43.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.41 $48.82
Premium $4.65 $26.71 $53.43
Diesel $5.30 $30.44 $60.89

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 Β· Apr 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Evansville, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Evansville is 01:04:21, although it is 02:04:21 in Greenwood.

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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.