How far is Greenwood, IN from Pendleton, IN?
The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Pendleton, IN is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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 00h 54m.
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.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Pendleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Pendleton.
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Start on Main Street West
29 m · 7 sec · Main Street West
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Turn left onto South Meridian Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Meridian Street
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Turn right onto East County Line Road South
1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
14.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38 West: Noblesville, Pendleton
1886 ft · 36 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Street
4 m · 1 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1669 ft · 28 sec · State Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Street
29 m · 2 sec · State Street
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Exit the roundabout onto State Street
1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South Pendleton Avenue
1868 ft · 52 sec · South Pendleton Avenue
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Turn right onto West Madison Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Madison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Pendleton.
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.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
14.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Pendleton?
The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Greenwood and 21.3 miles from Pendleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Pendleton.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Pendleton. Straight-line distance: 32.69 mi (52.61 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 Pendleton
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.9975400, -85.7466400 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pendleton (-85.74664, 39.99754)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
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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