How far is Greenwood, IN from Rushville, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Rushville, IN is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
40.17 mi
01h 02m
Flight
35.14 mi
56.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.14 mi
Kilometers
56.56 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.17 mi
Kilometers
64.65 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rushville
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Wed, May 13, 1:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-12T23:16
Arrive Rushville
Wed, May 13, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Greenwood
20.1 mi
00h 31m
To Rushville
20.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44 South, SR 9 South: Shelbyville, Rushville

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    16.8 mi · 25 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Morgan Street

    605 ft · 27 sec · North Morgan Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morgan Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
6.25 mi · 16%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 11%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 9%
East Worthsville Road
2.51 mi · 6%
W 400 N
1.75 mi · 4%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.8 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 31m from Greenwood
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Rushville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.2 miles (64.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Greenwood and 20.1 miles from Rushville.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Sunny near Rushville.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 35.14 mi (56.56 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Rushville

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,058
Coordinates39.6092100, -85.4463600
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Rushville (-85.44636, 39.60921)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Rushville. The current time is 23:16:39.

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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.