How far is Nashville, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Nashville, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 36 miles (57.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.99 mi
00h 53m
Flight
29.12 mi
46.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.12 mi
Kilometers
46.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.99 mi
Kilometers
57.92 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-19T02:05
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Trafalgar
IN

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

From Nashville
18 mi
00h 26m
To Greenwood
18 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Nashville and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1175 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Van Buren Street

    12.3 mi · 19 min · North Van Buren Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    1426 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Washington Street

    1392 ft · 23 sec · West Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

    20 mi · 30 min · IN-135;IN-252

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Van Buren Street
12.3 mi · 34%
IN-135
10 mi · 28%
IN-252
10 mi · 28%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 8%
West Washington Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

IN-135

Turn straight onto IN-135;IN-252

20 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trafalgar
00h 26m from Nashville
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Nashville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36 miles (57.9 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Trafalgar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Nashville and 18 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.79 one way or $9.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Nashville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Trafalgar

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

38 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

95 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

98 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 29.12 mi (46.86 km).

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#1 Nashville

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,097
Coordinates39.2072700, -86.2511000
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-86.251102, 39.207205)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $4.79
Round trip
$9.58
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.79 $9.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.40 $10.80
Premium $4.65 $5.91 $11.82
Diesel $5.30 $6.74 $13.47

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 Nashville and Greenwood. The current time is 02:05:34.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.