How far is Greenwood, IN from Broad Ripple, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Broad Ripple, IN is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
21.09 mi
00h 37m
Flight
17.58 mi
28.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.58 mi
Kilometers
28.3 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.09 mi
Kilometers
33.94 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broad Ripple
Tue, May 26, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 7:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-26T06:19
Arrive Broad Ripple
Tue, May 26, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
10.6 mi
00h 18m
To Broad Ripple
10.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Broad Ripple.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Washington Street

    1071 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on North Pine Street

    144 m · 23 sec · North Pine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    912 ft · 35 sec · East Market Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    6.5 mi · 16 min · North College Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kessler Boulevard East Drive

    727 ft · 23 sec · Kessler Boulevard East Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Guilford Avenue

    1210 ft · 37 sec · Guilford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 61st Street

    122 m · 23 sec · East 61st Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Winthrop Avenue

    129 m · 19 sec · Winthrop Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Winthrop Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
11.8 mi · 56%
North College Avenue
6.5 mi · 31%
Main Street West
1.84 mi · 9%
Guilford Avenue
0.23 mi · 1%
Washington Street
0.2 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
00h 18m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Broad Ripple?

The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Greenwood and 10.6 miles from Broad Ripple.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broad Ripple.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Broad Ripple. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Broad Ripple

#2 Broad Ripple

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

Population17,041
Coordinates39.8667100, -86.1416500
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Broad Ripple (-86.14165, 39.86671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.82 L · about $2.79
Round trip
$5.58
1.48 gal · 5.64 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.79 $5.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.15 $6.29
Premium $4.65 $3.44 $6.89
Diesel $5.30 $3.92 $7.85

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Broad Ripple. The current time is 06:19:30.

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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.