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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.65 mi
02h 05m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.65 mi
Kilometers
124.97 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-18T09:17
Arrive Fairfield
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rushville
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
38.8 mi
01h 02m
To Fairfield
38.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    17 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Street

    16.4 mi · 25 min · State Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1994 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    6.4 mi · 11 min · Indiana Highway 101

  22. 22

    Turn right

    2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Old State Road 101

    2600 ft · 2 min · Old State Road 101

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
16.4 mi · 21%
East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 15%
Indiana Highway 101
6.44 mi · 8%
I 74 East
6.25 mi · 8%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 6%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17 mi · 00h 25m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rushville
01h 02m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Connersville station

27 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

96 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Fairfield

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,406
Coordinates39.5186600, -84.9955200
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Fairfield (-84.99552, 39.51866)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.33
Round trip
$20.67
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Fairfield. The current time is 09:17:30.

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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.