How far is Meridian Hills, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Meridian Hills, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
33.88 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.28 mi
31.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.28 mi
Kilometers
31.03 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.88 mi
Kilometers
54.52 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM EDT
Return by in Meridian Hills
Fri, Apr 17, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian Hills
2026-04-17T06:43
Arrive Greenwood
Fri, Apr 17, 7:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meridian Hills
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
Indianapolis
IN

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

From Meridian Hills
12.1 mi
00h 20m
To Greenwood
21.8 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
84°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian Hills and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East 75th Street

    51 m · 12 sec · East 75th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    5.6 mi · 12 min · North Meridian Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 30th Street

    2873 ft · 1 min · West 30th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2208 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1825 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian Hills 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
12.8 mi · 38%
North Meridian Street
5.58 mi · 16%
West 30th Street
3.77 mi · 11%
East Main Street
1.68 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.35 mi · 1%
East 75th Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

10.8 mi · 00h 14m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indianapolis
00h 20m from Meridian Hills
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian Hills and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian Hills to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Indianapolis is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Meridian Hills and 21.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian Hills and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Indianapolis

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Indianapolis and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Whiteland Town Hall

Whiteland , IN
549 E Main St, Whiteland, IN 46184
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
City Centre
Nearby stop 1.8 mi away

City Centre

Indianapolis , IN
W Empire St, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Indianapolis.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

1 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

70 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

72 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian Hills and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 19.28 mi (31.03 km).

Meridian Hills

#1 Meridian Hills

Included town in Indianapolis

Population1,718
Coordinates39.8900400, -86.1572100
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East 75th Street (-86.15721, 39.890416)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.53 L · about $4.53
Round trip
$9.05
2.4 gal · 9.06 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.53 $9.05
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.65 $5.58 $11.17
Diesel $5.30 $6.36 $12.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian Hills and Greenwood. The current time is 06:43:29.

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.