How far is Greenwood, IN from Amherst, VA?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Amherst, VA is about 519.8 miles (836.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 397.6 miles (639.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Human settlement in Mason County, West Virginia, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Amherst.
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Start on East 700 North
2915 ft · 2 min · East 700 North
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Turn right
1 mi · 1 min
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Turn left
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North 13th Street
2 mi · 3 min · North 13th Street
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Street
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2729 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
41.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Continue on US 35
14.3 mi · 16 min · US 35
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Continue on Fruth-Lanham Highway
11.8 mi · 14 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Continue straight
119 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2603 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
77.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
121.8 mi · 2 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Roanoke
2924 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 60 East: Buena Vista
1617 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3 mi · 3 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on 29th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · 29th Street
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Continue on East Midland Trail
3.1 mi · 5 min · East Midland Trail
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Continue on Lexington Turnpike
22 mi · 33 min · Lexington Turnpike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Amherst Traffic Circle
21 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Main Street
1161 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · East Court Street
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Turn right onto Goodwin Street
16 m · 2 sec · Goodwin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodwin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Amherst.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 64 East
Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Lewisburg
122 mi · 02h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Amherst?
The road trip is about 519.8 miles (836.5 km) and usually takes 10h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 259.7 miles from Greenwood and 260 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 397.6 miles (639.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $69.16 one way or $138.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Leon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leon.
Charleston
Huntington
Ashland Transportation Center
Montgomery
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 397.63 mi (639.93 km).
#1 Greenwood
Greenwood is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8444900, -85.1769100 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,182 |
| Coordinates | 37.5851400, -79.0514100 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amherst (-79.05141, 37.58514)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 837 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 29m |
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 | $69.16 | $138.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $78.00 | $156.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $85.35 | $170.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $97.28 | $194.55 |
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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