How far is Marion, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Marion, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.03 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.78 mi
30.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.78 mi
Kilometers
30.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.03 mi
Kilometers
37.06 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Marion
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairland
IN

Human settlement in Shelby County, Indiana, United States of America

From Marion
11.7 mi
00h 18m
To Greenwood
11.3 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 150 E

    1090 ft · 50 sec · North 150 E

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 425 N

    1301 ft · 40 sec · East 425 N

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Morristown Road

    45 m · 12 sec · Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Riley Highway

    117 m · 7 sec · North Riley Highway

  6. 6

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

    1141 ft · 31 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road

    1075 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto W 400 N

    1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  10. 10

    Continue on East Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  12. 12

    Continue on East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Worthsville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2512 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 20%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 15%
I 74 West
3.18 mi · 14%
Morristown Road
2.7 mi · 12%
East Worthsville Road
2.33 mi · 10%
W 400 N
1.87 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West 400 N

Continue on West 400 N

4.5 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairland
00h 18m from Marion
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Marion and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fairland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Marion and 11.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Marion and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Fairland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

32 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

63 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

104 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 18.78 mi (30.23 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Indiana, United States

Population27,674
Coordinates39.5917100, -85.7549800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Morristown Road (-85.758875, 39.591859)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.11
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.05 $6.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.44 $6.89
Premium $4.65 $3.77 $7.54
Diesel $5.30 $4.30 $8.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Greenwood. The current time is 04:28:50.

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.