How far is Greenwood, IN from Smyrna, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Smyrna, IN is about 79 miles (127.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
78.97 mi
01h 51m
Flight
66.52 mi
107.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.52 mi
Kilometers
107.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.97 mi
Kilometers
127.09 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-17T03:31
Arrive Smyrna
Fri, Apr 17, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
Elizabethtown
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
39.5 mi
00h 55m
To Smyrna
39.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington

    855 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    591 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Jonathan Moore Pike

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto One Street

    87 m · 5 sec · One Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Jackson Street

    851 ft · 14 sec · Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1476 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    17.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto West Deputy Pike Road

    3 mi · 7 min · West Deputy Pike Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Deputy Pike Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
30.8 mi · 39%
State Street
22.3 mi · 28%
Jackson Street
17.8 mi · 23%
West Deputy Pike Road
2.99 mi · 4%
Jonathan Moore Pike
2.73 mi · 3%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

30.5 mi · 00h 33m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethtown
00h 55m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79 miles (127.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Greenwood and 39.5 miles from Smyrna.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.52 one way or $21.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Mostly Sunny near Smyrna.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

76 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

98 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

110 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Smyrna. Straight-line distance: 66.52 mi (107.05 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 Smyrna

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,068
Coordinates38.7820000, -85.4807900
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Smyrna (-85.48079, 38.782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.55 L · about $10.52
Round trip
$21.04
5.58 gal · 21.1 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.52 $21.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.87 $23.73
Premium $4.65 $12.98 $25.97
Diesel $5.30 $14.80 $29.60

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Smyrna. The current time is 03:31:45.

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.