How far is Greenwood, IN from Fairfield, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Fairfield, IN is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Fairfield.
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Start on Main Street West
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street West
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Take the ramp right toward I 65 South
1704 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Worthsville Road
1444 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
78 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Worthsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Franklin Road
1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East 700 N
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N
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Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N
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Continue on West Carey Street
3230 ft · 1 min · West Carey Street
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Continue on W 400 N
1.7 mi · 3 min · W 400 N
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville
1184 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
17 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto State Street
16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1994 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101
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Turn right
2 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Old State Road 101
2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Fairfield.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Rushville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Greenwood and 38.9 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.33 one way or $20.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near Rushville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rushville.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).
#1 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Township in Franklin County, Indiana
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5186600, -84.9955200 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-84.99552, 39.51866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.65 | $23.31 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.75 | $25.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.53 | $29.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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