How far is Greenwood, IN from Skelton, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Skelton, IN is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.32 mi
03h 17m
Flight
125.78 mi
202.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.78 mi
Kilometers
202.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.32 mi
Kilometers
249.97 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Skelton
Tue, May 5, 10:14 AM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Tue, May 5, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-05T07:56
Arrive Skelton
Tue, May 5, 11:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:17 AM to 10:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
77.6 mi
01h 38m
To Skelton
77.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street West

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 54 sec · County Road 300 West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Smith Valley Road

    34 m · 6 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    156 m · 25 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    927 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 South: Evansville

    1453 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    81.1 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 64: Princeton, Oakland City, Huntingburg

    2081 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    20.9 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road 965

    790 ft · 35 sec · County Road 965

  17. 17

    Continue on County Road 250 North

    2.2 mi · 8 min · County Road 250 North

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 3 min

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    1.9 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
123 mi · 79%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 2%
County Road 250 North
2.87 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.77 mi · 2%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
SR 64
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

81.1 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
125.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 38m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 03h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Greenwood and 77.7 miles from Skelton.

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

The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Greenwood and Skelton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Greenwood and Showers And Thunderstorms near Skelton.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Skelton. Straight-line distance: 125.78 mi (202.42 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 Skelton

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population1,784
Coordinates38.3414300, -87.7817000
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Skelton (-87.7817, 38.34143)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Skelton, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 07:56:33, although it is 06:56:33 in Skelton.

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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.