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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Daviess County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 4th Street
23.9 mi · 28 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Avenue
2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue
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Turn left
2142 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
146.6 mi · 2 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road
1648 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road
560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Smith Valley Road
46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road
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Turn left onto County Road 300 West
2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West
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Turn right onto Main Street West
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West
31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West
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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 Mount Vernon and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plainville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 150.91 mi (242.87 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City in Posey County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 6,426 |
| Coordinates | 37.9322700, -87.8950300 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| 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: 304 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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