How far is Rockville, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Rockville, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
72.83 mi
01h 31m
Flight
60.57 mi
97.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.57 mi
Kilometers
97.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.83 mi
Kilometers
117.21 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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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 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Rockville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockville
2026-04-19T06:30
Arrive Greenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockville
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
Danville
IN

Town in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States

From Rockville
34.5 mi
00h 45m
To Greenwood
38.3 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Ohio Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Ohio Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 36

    19.6 mi · 29 min · US Highway 36

  3. 3

    Continue on Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

    15.9 mi · 23 min · Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockville Road

    12.8 mi · 21 min · Rockville Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 465 South, I 74 East

    1598 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 31 South: East Street

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 36
19.6 mi · 27%
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
15.9 mi · 22%
Rockville Road
12.8 mi · 18%
I 465 South
10.5 mi · 14%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 9%
West Main Street
2.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 36

Continue on US Highway 36

19.6 mi · 00h 29m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
60.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
00h 45m from Rockville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Rockville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Rockville and 38.3 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.69 one way or $19.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Rockville and Sunny near Greenwood.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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 Danville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Avon Town Hall Park
Scenic stop 9.4 mi away

Avon Town Hall Park

Avon , IN
6570 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123, United States
Rating 4.7/5 886 reviews Tourist attraction,City park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Bainbridge Town Hall Office

Bainbridge , IN
201 US-36, Bainbridge, IN 46105
Rating 4.9/5 8 reviews City Hall,Utility contractor
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.7 mi away

Stilesville Town Hall

Stilesville , IN
8353 N Hendricks St, Stilesville, IN 46180
City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

31 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

45 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

80 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockville and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 60.57 mi (97.47 km).

Rockville

#1 Rockville

Town in Adams Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States

Population2,449
Coordinates39.7625400, -87.2291800
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: US 36 (-87.229125, 39.762533)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.73 L · about $9.69
Round trip
$19.38
5.14 gal · 19.46 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.69 $19.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.93 $21.86
Premium $4.65 $11.96 $23.92
Diesel $5.30 $13.63 $27.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockville and Greenwood. The current time is 06:30:35.

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.