How far is Greenwood, IN from Madison, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Madison, IN is about 80.8 miles (130 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town 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 Madison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Madison.
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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
30.5 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
855 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left
591 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike
2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 29 min
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Turn slight left onto One Street
87 m · 5 sec · One Street
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Continue on Jackson Street
851 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn straight
1476 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
19.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn slight right
130 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Cragmont Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cragmont Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto West Street
56 m · 9 sec · West Street
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Turn left
22 m · 5 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 Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 65 South
Merge slight left
30.5 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Madison?
The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Greenwood and 40.4 miles from Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.75 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Madison. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 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 Madison
County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,750 |
| Coordinates | 38.7358900, -85.3799600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Madison (-85.37996, 38.73589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
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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