How far is Greenwood, IN from Taylor, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Taylor, IN is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
80.46 mi
01h 45m
Flight
66.62 mi
107.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.62 mi
Kilometers
107.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.46 mi
Kilometers
129.49 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Fri, Oct 16, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-10-16T00:36
Arrive Taylor
Fri, Oct 16, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Jamestown
IN

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

From Greenwood
40.2 mi
00h 52m
To Taylor
40.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street West

    2571 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 West, I 74 West, I 465 East, I 74 East, US 31 North

    569 ft · 14 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 465 West, I 74 West

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    40 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Linden, Crawfordsville

    1215 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Base Line Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Base Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  14. 14

    Continue on Base Line Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Base Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 500 South

    1.3 mi · 5 min · West 500 South

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto South 150 West

    1422 ft · 1 min · South 150 West

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 550 South

    84 m · 19 sec · West 550 South

  18. 18

    Turn left

    77 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 465 West
53.6 mi · 67%
Base Line Road
14.3 mi · 18%
Base Line Rd
4 mi · 5%
West 500 South
1.32 mi · 2%
Main Street West
0.49 mi · 1%
South 150 West
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

I 465 West

Keep slight right

40 mi · 00h 44m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
66.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamestown
00h 52m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.2 miles from Greenwood and 40.3 miles from Taylor.

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 13.9 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Greenwood and Chance Rain Showers near Taylor.

Stop Ideas Near Jamestown

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

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

RAIL

Crawfordsville

26 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

29 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Taylor. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.21 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Taylor

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population798
Coordinates40.3403100, -86.9336200
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Taylor (-86.93362, 40.34031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
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)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.75 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.68 gal · 21.5 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.65 $25.30
Premium $4.99 $14.17 $28.33
Diesel $6.62 $18.80 $37.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenwood and Taylor. The current time is 00:36:35.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.