How far is Greenwood, IN from Palmyra, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Palmyra, IN is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
104.99 mi
02h 09m
Flight
83.31 mi
134.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.31 mi
Kilometers
134.08 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.99 mi
Kilometers
168.96 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 5:25 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 5, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-05T15:16
Arrive Palmyra
Tue, May 5, 5:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Seymour
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
52.5 mi
01h 04m
To Palmyra
52.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.5 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 West: Salem

    1274 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Mount Drive

    906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on State Road 56

    16.4 mi · 24 min · State Road 56

  8. 8

    Continue on East Hackberry Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Hackberry Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    951 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Westside Road

    159 m · 13 sec · Westside Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Road 135

    13.1 mi · 20 min · State Road 135

  13. 13

    Continue on Greene Street Northeast

    1.3 km · 1 min · Greene Street Northeast

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Greene Street Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
69.8 mi · 66%
State Road 56
16.4 mi · 16%
State Road 135
13.1 mi · 12%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 2%
East Hackberry Street
0.93 mi · 1%
West McClain Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

69.5 mi · 01h 15m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seymour
01h 04m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Seymour is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.5 miles from Greenwood and 52.4 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Seymour

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

79 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

100 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 83.31 mi (134.08 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Palmyra

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,433
Coordinates38.4078400, -86.1099700
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Palmyra (-86.10997, 38.40784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14.02 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28.04 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Palmyra. The current time is 15:16:21.

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.