How far is Roanoke, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Roanoke, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
126.02 mi
02h 05m
Flight
100.89 mi
162.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.89 mi
Kilometers
162.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.02 mi
Kilometers
202.81 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Roanoke
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roanoke
2026-04-22T22:13
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roanoke
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
Elwood
IN

City in Indiana

From Roanoke
56.2 mi
01h 02m
To Greenwood
69.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    16 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    653 ft · 31 sec · 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    28.6 mi · 35 min

  4. 4

    Continue on North Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · North Huntington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Baldwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    32 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    12.9 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · South Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East County Line Road South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East County Line Road South

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Meridian Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street West

    29 m · 2 sec · Main Street West

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Strawtown Pike
49.8 mi · 40%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 12%
North Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 4%
South Emerson Avenue
4.62 mi · 4%
North Baldwin Avenue
2.91 mi · 2%
South Western Avenue
2.39 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Strawtown Pike

Turn slight right onto South Strawtown Pike

32.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
100.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elwood
01h 02m from Roanoke
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Roanoke and 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 Roanoke to Greenwood?

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Elwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from Roanoke and 69.8 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Roanoke and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Elwood

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

63 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

91 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

93 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roanoke and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 100.89 mi (162.37 km).

Roanoke

#1 Roanoke

Town in Indiana, United States

Population1,706
Coordinates40.9625500, -85.3733100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-85.373241, 40.962546)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.83 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.56
8.9 gal · 33.66 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.78 $33.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.93 $37.85
Premium $4.65 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.30 $23.60 $47.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Roanoke and Greenwood. The current time is 22:13:26.

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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.