How far is Smith, IN from Greenwood, IN?

The driving distance from Smith, IN to Greenwood, IN is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.9 miles (238 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.5 mi
03h 01m
Flight
147.87 mi
237.98 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.87 mi
Kilometers
237.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.5 mi
Kilometers
288.87 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM EDT
Return by in Smith
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smith
2026-04-23T07:02
Arrive Greenwood
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Smith
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wolcott
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Smith
99.4 mi
01h 30m
To Greenwood
80.1 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Fail Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 20

    6.9 mi · 9 min · US Highway 20

  3. 3

    Take the exit straight toward I 94 West: Chicago

    1289 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65: Gary, Toll Road, Indianapolis

    1 km · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South, I 80 West, I 94 West, US 6 West: Indianapolis, Chicago

    618 ft · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2686 ft · 60 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    130 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 South

    1210 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 465 South

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

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

    1612 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South East Street

    6.3 mi · 10 min · South East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street West

    2629 ft · 54 sec · Main Street West

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smith 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
136 mi · 76%
I 94 West
27.5 mi · 15%
I 465 South
17.8 mi · 10%
US Highway 20
6.86 mi · 4%
South East Street
6.27 mi · 3%
North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

130 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.6 mi
147.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wolcott
01h 30m from Smith
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Smith and Sunny near Greenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wolcott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Smith and 80.1 miles from Greenwood.

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

The direct path is about 147.9 miles (238 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.87 one way or $47.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Smith and Greenwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wolcott

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

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

23 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

39 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

77 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Kankakee

80 mi away
199 South East Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smith and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 147.87 mi (237.98 km).

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#1 Smith

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

Population368
Coordinates41.7108800, -86.6691900
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Greenwood

#2 Greenwood

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

Population60,279
Coordinates39.6136600, -86.1066500
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.66872, 41.71203)
End: Main Street West (-86.106655, 39.613734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.98 L · about $23.87
Round trip
$47.74
12.66 gal · 47.96 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.87 $47.74
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.92 $53.84
Premium $4.65 $29.46 $58.92
Diesel $5.30 $33.57 $67.15

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Smith, IN and Greenwood, IN. The current time in Smith is 07:02:42, although it is 08:02:42 in Greenwood.

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.