How far is Orange, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Orange, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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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
48.27 mi
01h 08m
Flight
43.04 mi
69.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.04 mi
Kilometers
69.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.27 mi
Kilometers
77.69 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 5:12 AM EST
Return by in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 6:20 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-11-07T04:04
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 5:12 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
9:30 PM EST
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
Shelbyville
IN

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Orange
25.2 mi
00h 34m
To Greenwood
23.1 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Line Road

    871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South 850 W

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    681 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Perkins Street

    69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    16.8 mi · 25 min · East 1st Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 74 West, US 421 North: Indianapolis

    756 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road

    1075 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto W 400 N

    1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N

  11. 11

    Continue on East Carey Street

    3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West 400 N

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N

  13. 13

    Continue on East 700 N

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Franklin Road

    1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Worthsville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    2512 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1915 ft · 46 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orange 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 1st Street
16.8 mi · 35%
State Street
7.73 mi · 16%
I 74 West
6.15 mi · 13%
West 400 N
4.5 mi · 9%
East 700 N
3.54 mi · 7%
South 850 W
2.48 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

East 1st Street

Turn right onto East 1st Street

16.8 mi · 00h 25m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelbyville
00h 34m from Orange
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Shelbyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Orange and 23.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.32 one way or $12.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Shelbyville

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

42 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

112 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

114 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 43.04 mi (69.26 km).

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#1 Orange

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana

Population695
Coordinates39.5842100, -85.2991300
Altitude335
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: County Line Road (-85.298947, 39.584216)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.32
Round trip
$12.63
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $6.32 $12.63
Mid-grade $4.32 $7.35 $14.70
Premium $4.85 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $6.71 $11.41 $22.82

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Greenwood. The current time is 04:04:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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