How far is Greenwood, IN from Rising Sun, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Rising Sun, IN is about 93.8 miles (151 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
93.84 mi
02h 13m
Flight
81.21 mi
130.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.21 mi
Kilometers
130.69 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.84 mi
Kilometers
151.02 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rising Sun
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 10:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive Rising Sun
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
New Point
IN

Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
46.9 mi
01h 06m
To Rising Sun
47 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Rising Sun.

  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

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Worthsville Road

    1444 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    78 m · 11 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Worthsville Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Worthsville Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  9. 9

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  10. 10

    Continue on West Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · West Carey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on W 400 N

    1.7 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    46 mi · 49 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 18 min

  17. 17

    Turn right

    5.1 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Green Boulevard

    2614 ft · 1 min · Green Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Importing Street

    1601 ft · 36 sec · Importing Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Judiciary Street

    559 ft · 19 sec · Judiciary Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    87 m · 6 sec · 3rd Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Water Street

    633 ft · 13 sec · Water Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Decatur Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 56

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Road 56

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    145 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    41 m · 6 sec · North Walnut Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Walnut Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
46.2 mi · 49%
State Road 56
6.92 mi · 7%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 5%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 4%
East Worthsville Road
2.51 mi · 3%
W 400 N
1.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

46 mi · 00h 49m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Point
01h 06m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Rising Sun?

The road trip is about 93.8 miles (151 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

New Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Greenwood and 47 miles from Rising Sun.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.48 one way or $24.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Rising Sun.

Stop Ideas Near New Point

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

41 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

72 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

75 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

87 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Rising Sun. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Rising Sun

#2 Rising Sun

County seat in Indiana

Population2,131
Coordinates38.9495000, -84.8538400
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Rising Sun (-84.85384, 38.9495)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.53 L · about $12.48
Round trip
$24.96
6.62 gal · 25.06 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.48 $24.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.08 $28.15
Premium $4.65 $15.40 $30.81
Diesel $5.30 $17.56 $35.11

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Rising Sun. The current time is 06:23:38.

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.