How far is Lexington, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Lexington, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
82.37 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.26 mi
114.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.26 mi
Kilometers
114.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.37 mi
Kilometers
132.56 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 AM EDT
Return by in Lexington
Sat, Apr 18, 1:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lexington
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 11:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lexington
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
Jonesville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Lexington
41.1 mi
00h 42m
To Greenwood
41.3 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    6 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Cherry Street

    1701 ft · 34 sec · South Cherry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Road 203

    3.1 mi · 6 min · State Road 203

  4. 4

    Turn left

    7 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1152 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    69.4 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  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 Lexington and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 203
72.7 mi · 88%
East Main Street
1.84 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.36 mi
South Cherry Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 203

Merge slight left

69.4 mi · 01h 14m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesville
00h 42m from Lexington
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.4 miles (132.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Jonesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Lexington and 41.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:38 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 $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lexington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Jonesville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

81 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

91 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

117 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lexington and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 71.26 mi (114.68 km).

Lexington

#1 Lexington

Unincorporated community in Lexington Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States

Population3,533
Coordinates38.6522800, -85.6252400
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-85.62529, 38.652339)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lexington and Greenwood. The current time is 10:20:12.

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.