How far is Greenwood, IN from Laurel, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Laurel, IN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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.
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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 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Laurel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Laurel.
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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
8.8 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville
948 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto East 200 South
22 mi · 39 min · East 200 South
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn sharp left onto Old US Highway 52
48 m · 11 sec · Old US Highway 52
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Turn right onto Lake Street
1883 ft · 1 min · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Hensley Road
131 m · 20 sec · Hensley Road
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52
2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Street
754 ft · 21 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn right
9 m · 2 sec
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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 Laurel.
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.
East 200 South
Turn left onto East 200 South
22 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Laurel?
The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Greenwood and 27.2 miles from Laurel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.20 one way or $14.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Laurel.
Stop Ideas Near Middletown
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 Middletown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Laurel. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 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 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Laurel (-85.18635, 39.50088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.20 | $14.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
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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