How far is Greenwood, IN from Meridian Hills, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Meridian Hills, IN is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
23.33 mi
00h 38m
Flight
19.28 mi
31.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 9:40 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 Meridian Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Greenwood
11.7 mi
00h 19m
To Meridian Hills
11.7 mi
00h 19m

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
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Meridian Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    3114 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue on East 12th Street

    145 m · 17 sec · East 12th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Meridian Street

    7.4 mi · 16 min · North Meridian Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 75th Street

    51 m · 5 sec · East 75th Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 75th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
13.9 mi · 60%
North Meridian Street
7.44 mi · 32%
Main Street West
1.84 mi · 8%
East 12th Street
0.09 mi
East 75th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

12.1 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
00h 19m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Meridian Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Meridian Hills?

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Greenwood and 11.7 miles from Meridian Hills.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.09 one way or $6.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Meridian Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 2.3 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Meridian Hills. Straight-line distance: 19.28 mi (31.03 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Meridian Hills

#2 Meridian Hills

Included town in Indianapolis

Population1,718
Coordinates39.8900400, -86.1572100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Meridian Hills (-86.15721, 39.89004)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.12 L · about $3.09
Round trip
$6.18
1.64 gal · 6.24 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.09 $6.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.49 $6.97
Premium $4.65 $3.82 $7.63
Diesel $5.30 $4.35 $8.70

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 Meridian Hills. The current time is 08:22:23.

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.