How far is Greenwood, IN from French Lick, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to French Lick, IN is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
100.76 mi
02h 06m
Flight
78.55 mi
126.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.15 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in French Lick
Tue, Jun 2, 1:10 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, Jun 2, 3:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-06-02T11:03
Arrive French Lick
Tue, Jun 2, 1:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
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

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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Greenwood
50.4 mi
01h 03m
To French Lick
50.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and French Lick.

  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 right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    41.6 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    20 m · 4 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    142 m · 26 sec · North Maple Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West College Street

    32 m · 5 sec · West College Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West College Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 37 South
41.6 mi · 41%
I 69 South
41.4 mi · 41%
West Main Street
11 mi · 11%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 3%
Main Street West
2.77 mi · 3%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

SR 37 South

Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

41.6 mi · 00h 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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 03m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near French Lick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to French Lick?

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Greenwood and 50.3 miles from French Lick.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 $13.42 one way or $26.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near French Lick.

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and French Lick. Straight-line distance: 78.55 mi (126.41 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
French Lick

#2 French Lick

Town in French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States

Population2,312
Coordinates38.5489400, -86.6199900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: French Lick (-86.61999, 38.54894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.46 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.85
7.12 gal · 26.92 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.42 $26.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.14 $30.28
Premium $4.65 $16.57 $33.14
Diesel $5.30 $18.88 $37.76

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and French Lick. The current time is 11:03:44.

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.