How far is Greentown, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Greentown, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
65.58 mi
01h 12m
Flight
50.07 mi
80.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.07 mi
Kilometers
80.58 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.58 mi
Kilometers
105.54 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greentown
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greentown
9:30 PM EDT
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
Sheridan
IN

City in Hamilton County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greentown
28.9 mi
00h 36m
To Indianapolis
36.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greentown and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greentown and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on North Meridian Street

    15 m · 3 sec · North Meridian Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2361 ft · 40 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2102 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    25.6 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    98 m · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    98 m · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 226th Street

    82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    25.1 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Monument Circle

    112 m · 47 sec · Monument Circle

  13. 13

    Turn left

    23 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greentown and Indianapolis.

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East County Road 00 North South
26.8 mi · 41%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 7%
West Main Street
0.45 mi · 1%
East 226th Street
0.16 mi
Monument Circle
0.07 mi
North Meridian Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East County Road 00 North South

Merge slight left

25.6 mi · 00h 31m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sheridan
00h 36m from Greentown
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greentown and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greentown to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Sheridan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Greentown and 36.7 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greentown and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Sheridan

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 Sheridan and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

59 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

59 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

65 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greentown and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 50.07 mi (80.58 km).

Greentown

#1 Greentown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population2,367
Coordinates40.4780900, -85.9666500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: North Meridian Street (-85.966603, 40.47809)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.42
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.71 $17.42
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.82 $19.65
Premium $4.65 $10.75 $21.50
Diesel $5.30 $12.25 $24.50

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 Greentown and Indianapolis. The current time is 01:58:15.

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.