How far is Greenwood, IN from Paoli, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Paoli, IN is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Paoli.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Paoli.
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Start on Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West
5 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
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Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 54 sec · County Road 300 West
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Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road
34 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
156 m · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn slight right
927 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville
1453 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout toward Northwest Court Street
723 ft · 9 sec · Northwest Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Paoli.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 37 South
Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Paoli?
The road trip is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Greenwood and 44.9 miles from Paoli.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.95 one way or $23.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paoli.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomington.
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Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Paoli. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 km).
#1 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paoli
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 3,604 |
| Coordinates | 38.5561700, -86.4683200 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paoli (-86.46832, 38.55617)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $11.95 | $23.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $16.81 | $33.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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