How far is Greenwood, IN from Middletown, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Middletown, IN is about 30 miles (48.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
30.02 mi
00h 46m
Flight
26.6 mi
42.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.6 mi
Kilometers
42.81 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.02 mi
Kilometers
48.31 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-17T23:58
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 12:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 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
Fairland
IN

Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
15 mi
00h 23m
To Middletown
15 mi
00h 23m

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
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 65 South

    1704 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Worthsville Road

    1444 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    78 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Worthsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  9. 9

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  10. 10

    Continue on West Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · West Carey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W 400 N

    1.7 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 244 East: Milroy, Andersonville

    805 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 200 South

    1582 ft · 40 sec · East 200 South

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto East Michigan Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Michigan Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Michigan Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
9.01 mi · 30%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 15%
East Michigan Road
3.8 mi · 13%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 12%
East Worthsville Road
2.51 mi · 8%
W 400 N
1.75 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

8.76 mi · 00h 09m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
26.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
00h 23m from Greenwood
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.3 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Greenwood and 15 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $7.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

32 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 26.6 mi (42.81 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Middletown

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

Population2,250
Coordinates39.4600500, -85.6488600
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Middletown (-85.64886, 39.46005)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4.01 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$7.99
2.12 gal · 8.02 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.00 $7.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.51 $9.02
Premium $4.65 $4.93 $9.87
Diesel $5.30 $5.62 $11.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Middletown. The current time is 23:58:02.

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.