How far is Laurel, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
54.24 mi
01h 16m
Flight
49.64 mi
79.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.64 mi
Kilometers
79.89 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.24 mi
Kilometers
87.29 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Mon, May 4, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Laurel
Mon, May 4, 9:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurel
2026-05-04T19:13
Arrive Greenwood
Mon, May 4, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Laurel
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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Laurel
27.1 mi
00h 38m
To Greenwood
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    26 m · 6 sec · West Pearl Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    754 ft · 15 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto West Main Street

    750 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Toner Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Toner Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Old US Hwy 52

    2.5 mi · 10 min · Old US Hwy 52

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hensley Road

    112 m · 16 sec · Hensley Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    1947 ft · 2 min · Lake Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Highway 52

    48 m · 13 sec · Old US Highway 52

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21.9 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    1234 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.8 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road

    1075 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto W 400 N

    1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  16. 16

    Continue on East Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  18. 18

    Continue on East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Worthsville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2512 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 74 West
9 mi · 17%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 8%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 7%
Old US Hwy 52
2.51 mi · 5%
East Worthsville Road
2.33 mi · 4%
W 400 N
1.87 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

21.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
00h 38m from Laurel
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Laurel and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Laurel and 27.2 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.24 one way or $14.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Mostly Cloudy near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

49 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

55 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

106 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 49.64 mi (79.89 km).

Laurel

#1 Laurel

Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA

Population1,791
Coordinates39.5008800, -85.1863500
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.186308, 39.500854)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.25 L · about $7.24
Round trip
$14.48
3.84 gal · 14.5 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.24 $14.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.17 $16.33
Premium $4.65 $8.94 $17.87
Diesel $5.30 $10.18 $20.37

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurel and Greenwood. The current time is 19:13:32.

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.