How far is Fayette, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Fayette, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
36.58 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.82 mi
43.16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.82 mi
Kilometers
43.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.58 mi
Kilometers
58.87 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, May 7, 3:33 PM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, May 7, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-05-07T14:50
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, May 7, 3:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
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
Speedway
IN

Town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

From Fayette
16.4 mi
00h 21m
To Greenwood
20.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 7 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
40°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, May 7 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 750 South

    45 m · 9 sec · 750 South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 267

    4.6 mi · 8 min · State Road 267

  3. 3

    Continue on North Green Street

    2344 ft · 1 min · North Green Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1149 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.4 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Green Street
20.9 mi · 57%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 17%
State Road 267
4.65 mi · 13%
Main Street West
0.5 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.31 mi · 1%
750 South
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

North Green Street

Merge slight left

20.4 mi · 00h 24m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Speedway
00h 21m from Fayette
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette 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 Fayette to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Speedway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Fayette and 20.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Speedway

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Speedway and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Woodruff Place Town Hall

Indianapolis , IN
735 Woodruff Pl E Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Speedway.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

60 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

62 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

87 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 26.82 mi (43.16 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population2,575
Coordinates39.9311500, -86.3972200
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: 750 South (-86.397221, 39.931014)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.49 $10.97
Premium $4.65 $6.00 $12.01
Diesel $5.30 $6.84 $13.68

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 · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Greenwood. The current time is 14:50:10.

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.