How far is Mount Vernon, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.7 mi
03h 16m
Flight
150.91 mi
242.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.87 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.7 mi
Kilometers
303.68 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-19T00:34
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plainville
IN

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

From Mount Vernon
89.7 mi
01h 38m
To Greenwood
99 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 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 Mount Vernon and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Greenwood.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    23.9 mi · 28 min · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    146.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

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

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Vernon 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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
147 mi · 78%
East 4th Street
23.9 mi · 13%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 1%
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi · 1%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

147 mi · 02h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 38m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mount Vernon and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 188.7 miles (303.7 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Mount Vernon and 99 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Vernon and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

99 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 150.91 mi (242.87 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,426
Coordinates37.9322700, -87.8950300
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-87.894995, 37.932292)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Mount Vernon, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Mount Vernon is 00:34:37, although it is 01:34:37 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.