How far is Greenwood, IN from Clinton, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Clinton, IN is about 72 miles (115.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
71.97 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.02 mi
94.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.02 mi
Kilometers
94.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.97 mi
Kilometers
115.82 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T02:41
Arrive Clinton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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
Adams
IN

Unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana

From Greenwood
35.9 mi
00h 47m
To Clinton
36 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Worthsville Road

    1444 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    78 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Worthsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  9. 9

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  10. 10

    Continue on West Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · West Carey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W 400 N

    1.7 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Spades Road

    1201 ft · 53 sec · North Spades Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Spades Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
46.2 mi · 64%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 6%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 5%
East Worthsville Road
2.51 mi · 3%
W 400 N
1.75 mi · 2%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

46 mi · 00h 49m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Adams
00h 47m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Adams is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Greenwood and 36 miles from Clinton.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Clinton.

Stop Ideas Near Adams

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

47 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

67 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

96 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 59.02 mi (94.98 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Clinton

#2 Clinton

Town in Indiana

Population4,618
Coordinates39.2106100, -85.1319000
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Clinton (-85.1319, 39.21061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.61 L · about $9.58
Round trip
$19.16
5.08 gal · 19.22 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.58 $19.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.80 $21.61
Premium $4.65 $11.82 $23.64
Diesel $5.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Clinton. The current time is 02:41:22.

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.