How far is Greenwood, IN from Tell City, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Tell City, IN is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.14 mi
03h 13m
Flight
120.24 mi
193.51 km direct

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

Learn Distance

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.24 mi
Kilometers
193.51 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.14 mi
Kilometers
270.6 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tell City
Sun, May 31, 12:03 PM CDT
Return by in Greenwood
Sun, May 31, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-05-31T09:50
Arrive Tell City
Sun, May 31, 1:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:14 AM to 10:14 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
10:32 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

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
Henryville
IN

Census-designated place in Clark County, Indiana

From Greenwood
84.1 mi
01h 36m
To Tell City
84.1 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Tell City.

  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

    92.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis

    2548 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    40.8 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Tell City, French Lick

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Doolittle Mills Road

    22.3 mi · 31 min · Doolittle Mills Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 12th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mozart Street

    953 ft · 28 sec · Mozart Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
93.2 mi · 55%
I 64 West
43 mi · 26%
Doolittle Mills Road
22.3 mi · 13%
I 265 West
6.63 mi · 4%
Main Street West
1.68 mi · 1%
12th Street
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

92.8 mi · 01h 40m

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 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henryville
01h 36m from Greenwood
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Tell City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Tell City?

The road trip is about 168.1 miles (270.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Henryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Greenwood and 84.1 miles from Tell City.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Greenwood and Partly Sunny near Tell City.

Stop Ideas Near Henryville

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

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

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

32 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Tell City. Straight-line distance: 120.24 mi (193.51 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Tell City

#2 Tell City

County seat in Indiana

Population7,211
Coordinates37.9514400, -86.7677700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Tell City (-86.76777, 37.95144)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.46 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.92 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Greenwood, IN and Tell City, IN. The current time in Greenwood is 09:50:04, although it is 08:50:04 in Tell City.

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.