How far is Greenwood, IN from Franklin, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Franklin, IN is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
67.24 mi
01h 38m
Flight
54.61 mi
87.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.61 mi
Kilometers
87.88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.24 mi
Kilometers
108.22 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 11:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Franklin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Riley
IN

Human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
33.6 mi
00h 49m
To Franklin
33.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    29 m · 7 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.5 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Dayton

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    32.8 mi · 36 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 3: New Castle, Spiceland

    1726 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Broad Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 16th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North 16th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East 150 N

    1 km · 3 min · East 150 N

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hillsboro Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Hillsboro Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    3123 ft · 1 min · Hillsboro Road

  17. 17

    Continue on East 300 North Road

    6.7 mi · 16 min · East 300 North Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Nobblett Road

    2865 ft · 2 min · Nobblett Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Nobblett Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
32.8 mi · 49%
South Emerson Avenue
12.1 mi · 18%
East 300 North Road
6.68 mi · 10%
Hillsboro Road
1.98 mi · 3%
North 16th Street
1.61 mi · 2%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

32.8 mi · 00h 36m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riley
00h 49m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.2 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Riley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Greenwood and 33.7 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.94 one way or $17.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Riley

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

37 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

53 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

104 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

105 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 54.61 mi (87.88 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Franklin

City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

Population1,228
Coordinates39.9739400, -85.1910800
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Franklin (-85.19108, 39.97394)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.98 L · about $8.94
Round trip
$17.87
4.74 gal · 17.96 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.94 $17.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.08 $20.16
Premium $4.65 $11.03 $22.06
Diesel $5.30 $12.57 $25.14

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Franklin. The current time is 08:22:23.

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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.