How far is Madison, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Madison, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Greenwood.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
56 m · 9 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Cragmont Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cragmont Street
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Turn left
1684 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Lanier Drive
20.1 mi · 30 min · Lanier Drive
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Turn right onto Poplar Street
972 ft · 16 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on State Roads 3 & 7
2833 ft · 2 min · State Roads 3 & 7
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Continue on South State Street
17.8 mi · 27 min · South State Street
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Continue on State Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1413 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1915 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison and Greenwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 65 North
Merge slight left
30.4 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Madison and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Madison to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Madison and 50.5 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 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 $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Madison and Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethtown.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 72.06 mi (115.97 km).
#1 Madison
County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,750 |
| Coordinates | 38.7358900, -85.3799600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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