How far is Paoli, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Paoli, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
112.08 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.6 mi
121.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.6 mi
Kilometers
121.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.08 mi
Kilometers
180.38 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 2:11 AM EDT
Return by in Paoli
Tue, May 26, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paoli
2026-05-26T00:12
Arrive Greenwood
Tue, May 26, 2:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paoli
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
Bloomington
IN

The most populous city in Monroe County, Indiana.

From Paoli
44.8 mi
00h 59m
To Greenwood
67.3 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Court Street

    57 m · 3 sec · North Court Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

    41.4 mi · 51 min · North Gospel Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight right

    41.4 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Smith Valley Road

    1648 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Smith Valley Road

    560 ft · 24 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  6. 6

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

    46 m · 8 sec · West Smith Valley Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto West Smith Valley Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Smith Valley Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto County Road 300 West

    2669 ft · 52 sec · County Road 300 West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street West

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    26 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street West

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street West

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street West

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Gospel Street
82.7 mi · 74%
West Smith Valley Road
3.19 mi · 3%
Main Street West
2.78 mi · 2%
County Road 300 West
0.51 mi
Smith Valley Road
0.31 mi
North Court Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

North Gospel Street

Exit the roundabout onto North Gospel Street

41.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.5 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomington
00h 59m from Paoli
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paoli and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.1 miles (180.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Bloomington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.8 miles from Paoli and 67.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.90 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paoli and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomington

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

103 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

106 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 75.6 mi (121.66 km).

Paoli

#1 Paoli

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,604
Coordinates38.5561700, -86.4683200
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: North Court Street (-86.468001, 38.556173)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 180 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.95 gal
14.97 L · about $14.90
Round trip
$29.79
7.9 gal · 29.94 L
Estimated CO2
35.1 kg one way
Round trip: 70.2 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.90 $29.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.65 $18.38 $36.77
Diesel $5.30 $20.95 $41.90

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Paoli and Greenwood. The current time is 00:12:55.

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.