How far is Greenwood, IN from Blue River, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Blue River, IN is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
95.13 mi
02h 02m
Flight
75.4 mi
121.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.13 mi
Kilometers
153.09 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-15T04:13
Arrive Blue River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
47.6 mi
01h 01m
To Blue River
47.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Blue River.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South

    1704 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Henryville, Charlestown

    1344 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    31 m · 3 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    9 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Hickory Grove Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · South Hickory Grove Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Hickory Grove Road

    2 mi · 8 min · South Hickory Grove Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1022 ft · 47 sec · East Blue River Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Blue River Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · East Blue River Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Blue River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
79.8 mi · 84%
South Hickory Grove Road
3.45 mi · 4%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 2%
East Blue River Road
0.93 mi · 1%
SR 160
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

79.5 mi · 01h 25m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
01h 01m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely leaving Greenwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Blue River?

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Greenwood and 47.5 miles from Blue River.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms then Light Rain Likely around Greenwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blue River.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Blue River. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Blue River

City in United States of America

Population1,181
Coordinates38.5300600, -85.9394200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Blue River (-85.93942, 38.53006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Blue River. The current time is 04:13:32.

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.