How far is Greenwood, IN from Patoka, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Patoka, IN is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Patoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Patoka.
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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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
2382 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2894 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Patoka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Patoka?
The road trip is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.3 miles from Greenwood and 71.4 miles from Patoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood and Patoka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Stop Ideas Near Crane
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 Crane.
Indianapolis Union Station
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Patoka. Straight-line distance: 115.13 mi (185.28 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 Patoka
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
| Population | 784 |
| Coordinates | 38.4069900, -87.5855800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patoka (-87.58558, 38.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $3.81 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $22.13 | $44.25 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $24.80 | $49.60 |
| Diesel | $6.76 | $34.05 | $68.09 |
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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