How far is Fairfield, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Fairfield, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Greenwood.
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Start on the route
2.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101
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Continue on South Main Street
1994 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
16.4 mi · 25 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis
756 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road
1075 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N
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Continue on East Carey Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street
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Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N
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Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N
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Turn right onto South Franklin Road
1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1915 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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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 Fairfield and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 1st Street
Turn right onto East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 00h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairfield and 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 Fairfield to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Rushville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Fairfield and 51.1 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Rushville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).
#1 Fairfield
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186600, -84.9955200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
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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