How far is Greenwood, IN from Evansville, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Evansville, IN is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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
162.41 mi
02h 47m
Flight
137.52 mi
221.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.52 mi
Kilometers
221.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.41 mi
Kilometers
261.38 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Evansville
Mon, Apr 20, 2:24 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Mon, Apr 20, 6:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-20T00:36
Arrive Evansville
Mon, Apr 20, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
80.2 mi
01h 23m
To Evansville
82.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph ESE
Destination
43°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 8:00 PM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2078 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    47 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lynch Road

    152 m · 16 sec · Lynch Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Burkhardt Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lloyd Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · East Lloyd Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 41 South

    1073 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1374 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    101 m · 26 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right

    37 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
146 mi · 90%
East Lloyd Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.77 mi · 2%
North Burkhardt Road
2.48 mi · 2%
East Walnut Street
0.67 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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
137.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 23m from Greenwood
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Partly Cloudy near Evansville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.4 miles (261.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from Greenwood and 82.2 miles from Evansville.

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

The direct path is about 137.5 miles (221.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Partly Cloudy near Evansville.

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 Evansville. Straight-line distance: 137.52 mi (221.32 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Evansville

The second most populous city in Indiana.

Population118,407
Coordinates37.9747600, -87.5558500
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
End: (-87.555857, 37.974553)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.73 gal
21.69 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.22
11.46 gal · 43.38 L
Estimated CO2
50.9 kg one way
Round trip: 101.8 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.61 $43.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.37 $48.74
Premium $4.65 $26.67 $53.33
Diesel $5.30 $30.39 $60.78

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Evansville, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 00:36:42, although it is 23:36:42 in Evansville.

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.