How far is Greenwood, IN from Scottsburg, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Scottsburg, IN is about 73 miles (117.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
73.04 mi
01h 22m
Flight
66.6 mi
107.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.6 mi
Kilometers
107.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.04 mi
Kilometers
117.55 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 12, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-12T19:56
Arrive Scottsburg
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Columbus
IN

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

From Greenwood
36.5 mi
00h 41m
To Scottsburg
36.5 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    69.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56 East: Scottsburg

    1197 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West McClain Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Railroad Street

    108 m · 21 sec · East Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Wardell Street

    80 m · 17 sec · West Wardell Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    91 m · 13 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
70 mi · 96%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 2%
West McClain Avenue
0.94 mi · 1%
SR 56 East
0.23 mi
East Railroad Street
0.07 mi
South Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

69.7 mi · 01h 15m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbus
00h 41m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73 miles (117.5 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Greenwood and 36.5 miles from Scottsburg.

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

The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.73 one way or $19.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Sunny near Scottsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Columbus

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

106 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Scottsburg. Straight-line distance: 66.6 mi (107.19 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
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#2 Scottsburg

County seat in Indiana

Population6,674
Coordinates38.6856100, -85.7702500
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Scottsburg (-85.77025, 38.68561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.76 L · about $9.73
Round trip
$19.46
5.16 gal · 19.52 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.73 $19.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.97 $21.95
Premium $4.65 $12.01 $24.01
Diesel $5.30 $13.68 $27.37

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Scottsburg. The current time is 19:56:03.

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.