How far is Greenwood, IN from McCordsville, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to McCordsville, IN is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.4 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.57 mi
36.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.57 mi
Kilometers
36.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.4 mi
Kilometers
42.49 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T08:20
Arrive McCordsville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To McCordsville
13.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East, SR 67 North: Pendleton Pike

    1782 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 600 West

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 600 West

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    556 ft · 26 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    69 m · 15 sec · North Clearview Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Jamison Drive

    128 m · 18 sec · West Jamison Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Emerson Avenue
14.6 mi · 55%
US 36 East
8 mi · 30%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 6%
East County Line Road South
1.26 mi · 5%
North 600 West
0.8 mi · 3%
West Brookside Parkway
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 36 East

Keep slight right to continue on US 36 East, SR 67 North: Lawrence

7.66 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
00h 20m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near McCordsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Greenwood and 13.2 miles from McCordsville.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and McCordsville. Straight-line distance: 22.57 mi (36.32 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: McCordsville (-85.92276, 39.9081)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.01
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.51 $7.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.65 $4.33 $8.66
Diesel $5.30 $4.93 $9.87

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and McCordsville. The current time is 08:20:33.

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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.