How far is Petersburg, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Petersburg, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
118.63 mi
02h 09m
Flight
99.8 mi
160.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.8 mi
Kilometers
160.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.63 mi
Kilometers
190.92 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, May 31, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Petersburg
Sun, May 31, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Petersburg
2026-05-30T22:00
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, May 31, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Petersburg
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
Clear Creek
IN

Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana

From Petersburg
59.1 mi
01h 04m
To Greenwood
59.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2543 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 1 hr 58 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 Petersburg 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
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
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 58m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
99.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clear Creek
01h 04m from Petersburg
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Petersburg 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 Petersburg to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.1 miles from Petersburg and 59.6 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

80 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

108 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

112 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

117 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Petersburg and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 99.8 mi (160.61 km).

Petersburg

#1 Petersburg

County seat of Pike County, Indiana, United States

Population2,299
Coordinates38.4919900, -87.2786200
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 56 (-87.278661, 38.491962)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.85 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.7 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Petersburg and Greenwood. The current time is 22:00:18.

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.