How far is Greenwood, IN from Worthington, IN?

The driving distance from Greenwood, IN to Worthington, IN is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.25 mi
01h 38m
Flight
57.56 mi
92.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.56 mi
Kilometers
92.63 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.25 mi
Kilometers
116.28 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Return by in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenwood
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 4:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 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
Ellettsville
IN

City in Monroe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Greenwood
36.1 mi
00h 49m
To Worthington
36.2 mi
00h 49m

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
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.3 mi · 41 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Continue on SR 48

    4.9 mi · 8 min · SR 48

  17. 17

    Continue on SR 43

    3.9 mi · 6 min · SR 43

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Porter Ridge Road

    824 ft · 16 sec · Porter Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Porter Ridge Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Porter Ridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Vilas Road

    129 m · 15 sec · Vilas Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto New Hope Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New Hope Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Freedom Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Freedom Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 231

    8.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 231

  24. 24

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    1324 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    913 ft · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
37.8 mi · 52%
US Highway 231
8.7 mi · 12%
Porter Ridge Road
5.4 mi · 7%
SR 48
4.94 mi · 7%
SR 43
3.89 mi · 5%
West Smith Valley Road
3.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

37.3 mi · 00h 41m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellettsville
00h 49m from Greenwood
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Greenwood and Sunny near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Ellettsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.1 miles from Greenwood and 36.2 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.62 one way or $19.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ellettsville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

71 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

93 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

97 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 57.56 mi (92.63 km).

Greenwood

#1 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

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

#2 Worthington

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,417
Coordinates39.1250400, -86.9794500
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Greenwood (-86.10665, 39.61366)
End: Worthington (-86.97945, 39.12504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.65 L · about $9.62
Round trip
$19.23
5.1 gal · 19.3 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.62 $19.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.85 $21.69
Premium $4.65 $11.87 $23.74
Diesel $5.30 $13.53 $27.05

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 Worthington. The current time is 02:48:45.

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.