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

The driving distance from North Vernon, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.62 mi
01h 07m
Flight
49.28 mi
79.31 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from North Vernon.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.28 mi
Kilometers
79.31 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.62 mi
Kilometers
103.99 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in North Vernon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Vernon
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Vernon
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
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From North Vernon
28.3 mi
00h 33m
To Greenwood
36.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SSW
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 North Vernon and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    13 m · 4 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Walnut Street

    1225 ft · 29 sec · East Walnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    16.9 mi · 26 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    3.9 mi · 6 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on 3rd Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    30.4 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  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 North Vernon and Greenwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 North
30.7 mi · 47%
North State Street
16.9 mi · 26%
State Street
3.85 mi · 6%
East Main Street
1.83 mi · 3%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 2%
3rd Street
1.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 65 North

Merge slight left

30.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 33m from North Vernon
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North 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 North Vernon to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from North Vernon and 36.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Vernon and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 49.28 mi (79.31 km).

North Vernon

#1 North Vernon

City in Indiana, United States

Population6,626
Coordinates39.0061700, -85.6235800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-85.623654, 39.006171)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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

There is no time difference between North Vernon and Greenwood. The current time is 00:26:31.

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.