How far is Newburgh, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Newburgh, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
160.44 mi
02h 48m
Flight
134.88 mi
217.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.88 mi
Kilometers
217.07 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.44 mi
Kilometers
258.2 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Newburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newburgh
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:49 AM to 1:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newburgh
9:30 PM CDT
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
Newberry
IN

City in Greene County, Indiana, United States of America

From Newburgh
79.7 mi
01h 24m
To Greenwood
80.8 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jennings Street

    2056 ft · 55 sec · West Jennings Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto West State Route 662

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West State Route 662

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    149.8 mi · 2 hr 42 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  7. 7

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

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West State Route 662
152 mi · 95%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 2%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
West Jennings Street
0.39 mi
Smith Valley Road
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

West State Route 662

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 42m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newberry
01h 24m from Newburgh
Leave By
12:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newburgh and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Newberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Newburgh and 80.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 12:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Newburgh 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 Newburgh and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Newberry

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

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

BUS

Evansville, IN

116 mi away
119 Northwest 6th Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

119 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newburgh and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 134.88 mi (217.07 km).

Newburgh

#1 Newburgh

City in Warrick County, Indiana, United States

Population3,285
Coordinates37.9444900, -87.4052900
Altitude120
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jennings Street (-87.405285, 37.944567)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.69
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.34 $42.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.07 $48.14
Premium $4.65 $26.34 $52.68
Diesel $5.30 $30.02 $60.04

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Newburgh, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Newburgh is 23:32:07, although it is 00:32:07 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.