How far is Jamestown, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Jamestown, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
46.8 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.17 mi
56.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.17 mi
Kilometers
56.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.8 mi
Kilometers
75.32 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, May 3, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Jamestown
Sun, May 3, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-05-03T02:52
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, May 3, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Clermont
IN

Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana

From Jamestown
21.5 mi
00h 25m
To Greenwood
25.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph WSW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Darlington Street

    28 m · 5 sec · North Darlington Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto W Main St

    607 ft · 16 sec · W Main St

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lebanon Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Lebanon Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East: Indianapolis

    1363 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    34.3 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 East
34.6 mi · 74%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 13%
North Lebanon Street
1.31 mi · 3%
Main Street West
0.5 mi · 1%
US 31 South
0.31 mi · 1%
W Main St
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

I 74 East

Merge slight left

34.3 mi · 00h 39m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clermont
00h 25m from Jamestown
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jamestown and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.8 miles (75.3 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Clermont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Jamestown and 25.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clermont

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clermont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 7 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Carmel Gazebo
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Carmel Gazebo

Carmel , IN
3 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 4.5/5 47 reviews Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clermont.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

15 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

56 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

58 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

84 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 35.17 mi (56.6 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Boone and Hendricks counties, Indiana, United States

Population3,326
Coordinates39.9267100, -86.6288900
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: North Darlington Street (-86.62901, 39.926702)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.25 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.44
3.3 gal · 12.5 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.22 $12.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.02 $14.03
Premium $4.65 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $5.30 $8.75 $17.50

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamestown and Greenwood. The current time is 02:52:33.

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.