How far is Greenwood, IN from Monticello, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Monticello, IN is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.6 mi
02h 10m
Flight
85.56 mi
137.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.56 mi
Kilometers
137.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.6 mi
Kilometers
165.12 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-15T10:29
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 12:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Thorntown
IN

City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
51.3 mi
01h 05m
To Monticello
51.3 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 65 North: Chicago

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    17.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West

    1281 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    786 ft · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.1 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 43: West Lafayette, Brookston

    1642 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 43: Battle Ground, Lake Shafer, Lake Freeman

    71 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North River Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · North River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    3 mi · 5 min · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  18. 18

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Railroad Street East

    55 m · 11 sec · North Railroad Street East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Railroad Street East

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 52 West
36.5 mi · 36%
I 65 North
19 mi · 19%
I 465 West
17.5 mi · 17%
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 10%
North River Road
7.2 mi · 7%
West 3rd Street
2.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 52 West

Merge slight left

36.1 mi · 00h 39m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Thorntown
01h 05m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Thorntown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Greenwood and 51.3 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Thorntown

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 Thorntown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Darlington Municipal Utilities

Darlington , IN
222 W Main St, Darlington, IN 47940
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

26 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

27 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Lafayette station

41 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

56 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.69 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Monticello

City in west-central Indiana, United States

Population5,248
Coordinates40.7453200, -86.7647300
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Monticello (-86.76473, 40.74532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.30
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.65 $27.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.40 $30.79
Premium $4.65 $16.85 $33.69
Diesel $5.30 $19.20 $38.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Monticello. The current time is 10:29:00.

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.