How far is Rising Sun, IN from Greenwood, IN?
The driving distance from Rising Sun, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Decatur County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rising Sun and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun and Greenwood.
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Start on North Walnut Street
41 m · 8 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
145 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North High Street
6.9 mi · 12 min · North High Street
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Continue on Decatur Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Decatur Street
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Continue on Water Street
919 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Judiciary Street
559 ft · 11 sec · Judiciary Street
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Continue on Importing Street
1556 ft · 40 sec · Importing Street
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Turn right onto Green Boulevard
2597 ft · 1 min · Green Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sunnyside Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Sunnyside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
10.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto North Meridian Street
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Fairland Road
1075 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto W 400 N
1.9 mi · 3 min · W 400 N
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Continue on East Carey Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Carey Street
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Continue on West 400 N
4.5 mi · 8 min · West 400 N
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Continue on East 700 N
3.5 mi · 6 min · East 700 N
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Turn right onto South Franklin Road
1089 ft · 27 sec · South Franklin Road
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Turn left onto East Worthsville Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Worthsville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street
1915 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rising Sun and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 74 West
Merge slight left
45.9 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Rising Sun and Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rising Sun to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
New Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.9 miles from Rising Sun and 48.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Rising Sun and Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near New Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rising Sun and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.69 km).
#1 Rising Sun
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 2,131 |
| Coordinates | 38.9495000, -84.8538400 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.
| Population | 60,279 |
| Coordinates | 39.6136600, -86.1066500 |
| Altitude | 245 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.64 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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