How far is Melody Hill, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Melody Hill, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
153.8 mi
02h 44m
Flight
133.36 mi
214.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.36 mi
Kilometers
214.62 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.8 mi
Kilometers
247.51 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Jun 11, 12:34 PM EDT
Return by in Melody Hill
Thu, Jun 11, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melody Hill
2026-06-11T08:50
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Jun 11, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melody Hill
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Crane
IN

Town in Indiana

From Melody Hill
76.4 mi
01h 22m
To Greenwood
77.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph SSW
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Melody Hill and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Rode Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Rode Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Memory Lane

    625 ft · 29 sec · Memory Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Saint George Road

    1497 ft · 47 sec · Saint George Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Oak Hill Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Oak Hill Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    58 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Oak Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Oak Hill Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kansas Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Kansas Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Kansas Road

    107 m · 10 sec · Kansas Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Road 57

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Road 57

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    55.8 mi · 1 hr

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    81.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
0 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Road 57
143 mi · 93%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 2%
Oak Hill Road
2.59 mi · 2%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
Smith Valley Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

State Road 57

Continue straight

81.6 mi · 01h 29m

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
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
133.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crane
01h 22m from Melody Hill
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Melody Hill 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 Melody Hill to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Crane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.4 miles from Melody Hill and 77.4 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.48 one way or $40.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Melody Hill and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Melody Hill and Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Crane

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

116 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Evansville, IN

117 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melody Hill and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 133.36 mi (214.62 km).

Melody Hill

#1 Melody Hill

Census-designated place in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Population3,628
Coordinates38.0261500, -87.5158500
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Rode Road (-87.515849, 38.026168)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.43 gal
20.54 L · about $20.48
Round trip
$40.95
10.86 gal · 41.08 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.5 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.48 $40.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.09 $46.19
Premium $4.65 $25.27 $50.54
Diesel $5.30 $28.80 $57.60

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 · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Melody Hill, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Melody Hill is 08:50:04, although it is 09:50:04 in Greenwood.

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.