How far is Greenwood, IN from New Palestine, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to New Palestine, IN is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
19.95 mi
00h 30m
Flight
13.78 mi
22.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.78 mi
Kilometers
22.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.95 mi
Kilometers
32.11 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Wed, Apr 29, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-29T10:19
Arrive New Palestine
Wed, Apr 29, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
9.9 mi
00h 15m
To New Palestine
10 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and New Palestine.

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road

    1582 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine

    101 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Brookville Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Brookville Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Depot Street

    127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    13 m · 2 sec · East Mill Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Emerson Avenue
8.89 mi · 45%
Brookville Road
7.82 mi · 39%
South Meridian Street
1.52 mi · 8%
East County Line Road South
1.26 mi · 6%
US 52 East
0.36 mi · 2%
North Depot Street
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Brookville Road

Turn straight onto Brookville Road

7.82 mi · 00h 12m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
00h 15m from Greenwood
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Rain Showers near New Palestine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to New Palestine?

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Greenwood and 10 miles from New Palestine.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Rain Showers near New Palestine.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and New Palestine. Straight-line distance: 13.78 mi (22.17 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
New Palestine

#2 New Palestine

Town of the United States

Population2,656
Coordinates39.7219900, -85.8891500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: New Palestine (-85.88915, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and New Palestine. The current time is 10:19:14.

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.