How far is Greenwood, IN from Sparta, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Sparta, IN is about 80 miles (128.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
80.03 mi
01h 46m
Flight
66.7 mi
107.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.7 mi
Kilometers
107.34 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.03 mi
Kilometers
128.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Sparta
Thu, Apr 23, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Greensburg
IN

City in Indiana

From Greenwood
40 mi
00h 53m
To Sparta
40.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Indian Trail

    5.2 mi · 8 min · West Indian Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left

    57 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
46.2 mi · 58%
West Indian Trail
5.16 mi · 6%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 6%
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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensburg
00h 53m from Greenwood
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80 miles (128.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Greensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Greenwood and 40.1 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.63 one way or $21.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Greensburg

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

46 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

75 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

86 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 66.7 mi (107.34 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 Sparta

Unincorporated community in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

Population2,992
Coordinates39.1053300, -85.0452300
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Sparta (-85.04523, 39.10533)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.69 L · about $10.63
Round trip
$21.27
5.64 gal · 21.38 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.63 $21.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.99 $23.99
Premium $4.65 $13.12 $26.25
Diesel $5.30 $14.96 $29.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Sparta. The current time is 00:09:07.

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.