How far is Greenwood, IN from Center, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Center, IN is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.71 mi
03h 03m
Flight
126.96 mi
204.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.96 mi
Kilometers
204.33 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.71 mi
Kilometers
258.64 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Center
Sat, May 30, 7:41 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, May 30, 11:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-30T05:38
Arrive Center
Sat, May 30, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:03 AM to 10:03 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
80.3 mi
01h 31m
To Center
80.3 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 54 sec · County Road 300 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road

    34 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    156 m · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    927 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    104.3 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lynch Road

    2175 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Lynch Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Lynch Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Mc Cool Road

    43 m · 6 sec · Mc Cool Road

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Mc Cool Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mc Cool Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
146 mi · 91%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.77 mi · 2%
Lynch Road
2.15 mi · 1%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
Mc Cool Road
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

104 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
126.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 31m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Center?

The road trip is about 160.7 miles (258.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Greenwood and 80.3 miles from Center.

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

The direct path is about 126.9 miles (204.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood and Center, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Center.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Center. Straight-line distance: 126.96 mi (204.33 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 Center

A town in Clark County, Indiana.

Population45,836
Coordinates38.0486600, -87.3430600
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Center (-87.34306, 38.04866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.47 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.94 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Center, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 05:38:36, although it is 04:38:36 in Center.

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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.