How far is Ripley, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Ripley, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 128 miles (206 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.03 mi
02h 27m
Flight
106.8 mi
171.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.8 mi
Kilometers
171.87 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.03 mi
Kilometers
206.04 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 8:58 AM EST
Return by in Ripley
Sat, Nov 7, 11:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-11-07T06:30
Arrive Greenwood
Sat, Nov 7, 8:58 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:36 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
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
Michigantown
IN

Town in Clinton County, Indiana, United States

From Ripley
58 mi
01h 13m
To Greenwood
70 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 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 Ripley and Greenwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 300 W

    1.1 mi · 4 min · 300 W

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 200 N

    22 m · 9 sec · 200 N

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 300 W

    2 mi · 8 min · North 300 W

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Monticello Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Monticello Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · South Michigan Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    864 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Street

    1825 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ripley 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 33%
South Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 12%
I 70 East
12.8 mi · 10%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
3.65 mi · 3%
North 300 W
2 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

30.7 mi · 00h 45m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
106.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Michigantown
01h 13m from Ripley
Leave By
1:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ripley 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 Ripley to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 128 miles (206 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?

Michigantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Ripley and 70 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 1:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.80 one way or $33.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Michigantown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Michigantown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

Town of Mulberry - Town Hall & Municipal Utilities

Mulberry , IN
123 S Glick St, Mulberry, IN 46058, United States
Park,Municipal corporation,City or town hall,Public library,Water works
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Kempton Town Hall Community Center

Kempton , IN
Kempton, IN 46049
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Michigantown.

RAIL

Lafayette station

44 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

52 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

53 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

66 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 106.8 mi (171.87 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ripley

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

Population972
Coordinates41.1006000, -86.6602900
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: 300 W (-86.660324, 41.1006)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $16.80
Round trip
$33.59
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $16.80 $33.59
Mid-grade $4.32 $19.54 $39.08
Premium $4.85 $21.90 $43.81
Diesel $6.71 $30.34 $60.68

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 Ripley and Greenwood. The current time is 06:30:55.

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.